'Bachelorette' Joe Amabile talks full-body MRI controversy
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Joe Amabile, known from the "Bachelor" franchise, is preparing for his third marathon after undergoing brain surgery to remove a malignant tumor detected by a full-body MRI scan.
- Amabile's tumor, a low-grade astrocytoma, was discovered during a Prenuvo scan, leading to surgery and ongoing treatment including regular MRIs and a daily IDH inhibitor drug.
- Full-body MRI and similar tests are heavily promoted on social media by influencers, with over 87% of posts presenting a positive view, often linked to advertisements or financial interests.
- Research shows these scans frequently detect abnormalities, but actual cancer diagnoses are rare, raising questions about the tests' overall value and potential for overdiagnosis.
- Experts caution that whole-body MRIs are still in early stages clinically, costly, not covered by insurance, and lack sufficient evidence to prove they improve survival rates, making them more of a luxury than a medical necessity.
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