Get the full picture of your health

A TrueScan full body MRI can detect over 500 different conditions in your your head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and legs for: 

• Cancers as early as Stage I
• Brain tumors and aneurysms
• Neurological conditions (i.e. Alzheimer's, Parkinson's)
• Non-cancerous conditions like cysts and hemangiomas
• Metabolic disorders (i.e. fatty liver, hemochromatosis)
• Auto-immune disorders like multiple sclerosis
• Spinal injuries or abnormalities

A TrueScan MRI does not use any harmful radiation or contrast, making it one of the safest imaging procedures available. The scanner is air-conditioned and you will always be in contact with an MRI technologist through a two-way intercom system. The MRI machine will produce thumping and humming noises during your scan. We have an entertainment system that allows you to stream your favorite music, movie, or show during your scan. Before entering the MRI scan room, you will be given an iPad to browse through dozens of popular platforms to select what you would like to stream. Supported platforms include Netflix, Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Hulu, Prime Video, ESPN, Disney+, and HBO MAX. As you get comfortable on the MRI table, you will be provided a pair of audio-equipped, noise-canceling headphones. A large screen in the MRI machine allows you to watch the movie or TV show you selected, all in high-definition. 

Many people choose to get a TrueScan whole body MRI every 12 months to stay on top of their health or monitor any findings that were identified in previous scans. The radiologist who reads your scan will recommend a return date for a follow up scan according to your results.

No, not at this time. Although whole body MRIs can actually benefit insurance companies by helping prevent late-stage disease treatment, it could unfortunately take years before insurance companies recognize the utility of these scans.

CT scans use X-rays (with harmful radiation) to create cross-sectional images of the body, while MRI utilizes powerful magnets and radio waves to generate detailed images without the use of harmful radiation. Since MRIs do not use harmful radiation, they are much more suitable for whole body screening as you could perform scans as frequently as needed without increasing the risk of radiation-induced health issues.

MRI's superior soft tissue contrast is another major advantage in whole body screening. This allows for better detection and characterization of lesions in organs like the brain, liver, and pancreas.The multiparametric capabilities of MRI also provide valuable information in a single exam. Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), for example, can help identify malignant lesions throughout the body. However, CT offers faster scan times and superior spatial resolution, which is particularly advantageous for lung screening. The radiation exposure from whole body CT is a significant concern, especially for repeated screening exams.

In conclusion, both CT and MRI have clinically important roles, but MRI's lack of harmful radiation and superior soft tissue contrast make it an attractive option for comprehensive whole body screening, particularly when repeated exams are necessary.