why can’t we get a yearly full body MRI to scan for cancers?

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I’ve seen so many horror stories where someone gets sick or is in pain, thinking they know what’s causing it only to find out they have late stage cancer. I don’t understand…..wouldn’t insurance companies want to offer this like they would a free yearly physical as it would be cheaper for them than paying out cancer treatments? Wouldn’t doctors want to push they’re patients to have this service done?

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That’s going to increase the workload on the MRI techs and the radiologists since there’s only so many MRIs in a given area. It’s just more feasible to get an MRI if your doctors feel like there’s a substantial risk for a tumor. You’re also going to have a few follow ups as well

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