Why does the time in the menstrual cycle matter for a breast MRI (post mastectomy)?

October 7, 2015
Asked By:cyansc999 in San Juan Capistrano, CA

I need to have an MRI done. I had a bilateral mastectomy 5 years ago. Why are they asking me to come in between day 7 and 14 of my menstrual cycle if I technically don't have breast tissue?

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