6: Breast MRI

Walking into the Cancer Center for my appointment, they did not waste anytime. I was immediately taken to one of the patient rooms were nurse Debbie placed the IV needle in my arm for the contrast access. Dr. Lee spoke to me, she managed to get the authorization needed for the PET/CT. My PET/CT was scheduled for Monday. My daughter Monique said that everything was happening #kardashstyle ! She was impressed how efficient this Cancer Center worked. It pays to have an amazing team on your side.

I’m glad I reached out to my supervisor at MDI on Maui. Without hesitation she was okay with me extending my stay on the mainland for the PET/CT.

The Breast MRI was intense. You are laying face down with both breast thru this opening. Your face is on one of those face things like when you get a massage. But this was far from a massage! Your arms are up above your head, kind of like in a flying superman position. Patricia, the MRI technologist was super helpful in getting in the right position, making sure I was comfortable. The exam started, the noise sequences were loud. I had earplugs in my ears but it was still loud. There was different variations of scans, it’s dark, loud, I kept telling myself “I can do this”! The noises went on forever, and I thought this isn’t so bad it should be almost over! And the contrast wasn’t so bad either! Then, Patricia’s voice came on over the speaker, she said she was done with the first half, next half would be with the contrast! Oh my, I was only half way done! I got thru it, the MRI was done!