Does anyone know how much it would cost for a full body MRI scan?

[mosschops30]

Saw this in a magazine but cant remember how much it was, does anyone know and has anyone had it done?

My parents had CT scans with this lot
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There was a bit about it in the times last week

£1667 according to this BUPA hospital www.bupahospitals.co.uk/portsmouth/MRI-%20Portsmouth.asp?PID=40

why would you want/need one?

Here's the times article

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thanks theblonde, that article was really interesting, but I still think i would probably go for it

My parents certainly thought it was worth it for them - it showed up problems for them and they have both received treatment since

exactly, I went to a talk yesterday about ovarian cancer and thought, why isnt everyone offered screening, its so crap.
How much did your parents pay? and would they recommend that company?
I am with BUPA but know I am not covered for routine tests, will see how much they charge too.
Thanks again

Not sure what they paid but I think they got a bit of a discount for both having scans at the same time
Seemed happy with the company

It was a bit tricky sorting out the treatment afterwards as the GP wasn't happy that they had had screening

Why - if you are worried about ovarian ca you can have an USS for less than £100 total neurotic waste of time for a whole body MRI...puleeeeeease!

The Time article very clearly comes down against such screening, as do most of the screening authorities in this country. I think these companies are ripping off unsuspecting consumers. As Muir Gray says in the article, all screening does harm. You just have to weigh up the risks and benefits. And I don't see that equation working for most people.

Whole body MRI is most likely to come up with an intracranial aneurysm - 2% prevalence, which of course means that most never rupture. Treatment is dangerous and in the vast majority of cases unnecessary.

My parents had CT scans
I think it depends on your age and family history as to whether it is worthwhile or not

A few years ago an ex's Dad had a scan here after what was dx'd as a Stroke in USA (they were on holiday) the scan showed it to be a Brain Tumour and did buy him some extra time.

They raved about the efficieny of the unit.

(mosshops if yu're in cardiff, that palce takes just under an hour from here tw- staright down mortorway, right by the junction)

thanks peachy i still havent decided whether I will do it, since i started my nurse training I have become a paranoid freak so just thought this might be an option