Here is some expert advice!

Ken from Franklin Square asks... I was told I have a 2mm nodule on my right lung. After the second c/scan the specialist told me no more testing was necessary. Does this sound right to you? I was told it took 2 years of monitoring.
Here's the reply from our top CT/MRI person:

Please check out the following link for what we consider the perfect MRI markers.
http://www.beekley.com/products/mainframect.asp#mrspots  - Code #185 is the markers we prefer.

Unfortunately, it doesn't state, to our knowledge, what the chemical composition is. In addition, we don't feel they don't produce any artifact. Per our point person, we don't see a need for a dual modality marker.

 

Roberta from East Meadow asks... Since I have breast implants and am terrified of a rupture, I’ve never had a mammogram. Is there another type of test I can take without the fear of rupture?
It has been reported that, even with proper technical applications, rupture of breast implants during a mammography exam is a possibility. Many physicians recommend patients have Breast MRI’s performed.

However, be advised, that it is highly recommended that the patient research their medical carrier as a medical authorization might be required for a Breast MRI.

Q. What is MRI?
A. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is a patient examination utilizing a magnetic field and radio waves to produce a highly accurate view of the inside of any portion of your body. It is a painless and extremely safe procedure because no radiation is used. Aided by a computer, MRI is able to produce an image of bone and soft tissue from many different body angles or planes. This enables Zwanger-Pesiri physicians to quickly and precisely diagnose a wide variety of conditions.

Q. What are the advantages of MRI?
A. This ground breaking technology identifies the tiniest of abnormalities, making early treatment possible. There is no exposure to X-rays or radioactive substances. MRI is painless, accurate, quick and safe. There are no known side effects.

 

Q. What is a CT Scan?
A. CT stands for Computerized Tomography, which refers to the way this exam is performed. In actuality, a CT scan is an x-ray procedure which is enhanced by a computer. This results in a three-dimensional view (referred to as a "slice") of a particular part of the body.  During a routine x-ray, dense tissues can block other areas. Aided by the computer, a CT scan is able to put together the different "slices" and create a three-dimensional view, clearly showing both bone and soft tissue.  Zwanger-Pesiri performs state of the art CT scans at every location. Utilizing our revolutionary 128 slice CT scanner in East Setauket, the Siemens Definition, and our 64 slice scanner in Plainview, the Siemens Sensation 64, Zwanger-Pesiri has acquired the most extensive CT experience on long Island.

 

Q. What is ultrasound?
A. Ultrasound is the use of sound waves to obtain a medical image or picture of various organs and tissues in the body. It is a painless and safe procedure.  Ultrasound produces very precise images of your soft tissue (heart, blood vessels, uterus, bladder, etc.) and reveals internal motion such as heart beat and blood flow. It can detect diseased or damaged tissues, locate abnormal growths and identify a wide variety of changing conditions including fetal development, which enables our physicians to make a quick and accurate diagnosis.