From: Peter Attia To: jeffrey E. Subject: RE: This is the technique Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 03:36:37 +0000 Mammo is controversial b/c of both the false positive and false negatives. The former can result in unnecessary biopsies and even procedures, but the latter is the real issue in "young" women (those with glandular breast tissue). The only place MRI fails is with lesions purely calcified, but it's not clear these lesions matter. So not sure if MRI will ever fully displace mammo since it's so cheap, but I think it would be crazy not to add MRI to mammo (and PSA) for those who can afford it. Peter Attla,IM. I Attia Medical, PC The information contained in this transmission may contain privileged and confidential information, including patient information protected by federal and state privacy laws. It is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution, or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. From: Jeffrey E. [mailto Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2016 7:31 PM To: Peter Attia Subject: Re: This is the technique a long way away from acceptance. , if it is only an adjunct to the mamagram. wouldnt a biopsy be better .? not my field of interest or knowledge. . can't tell from the article how accurate in clinical trials On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 10:22 PM, Peter Attia < > wrote: Only if you believe that microcalcifiations in DCIS matter. Many oncologists today are starting to doubt that altogether. Peter Attla,IM. I Attia Medical, PC The information contained in this transmission may contain privileged and confidential information, including patient information protected by federal and state privacy laws. It is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the inten