Mamma MRI

Highest-sensitivity breast imaging, especially for dense tissue.

CHF 749~~One-time check-up 800~~

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Mamma MRI

Highest-sensitivity breast imaging, especially for dense tissue.

CHF 749~~One-time check-up 800~~

Price for Ahead members

Insights by Swiss physicians
Personalized action plan
Discuss results with your doctor

BI-RADS

Negative

Implant integrity

Intact

Negative

Non-invasive breast screening with the highest sensitivity, especially valuable for dense breast tissue.

TIME NEEDED
30 minDedicated breast imaging session
RADIATION EXPOSURE
No radiation. Uses contrast agent.
FOCUS AREA
BreastHighest-sensitivity imaging for dense tissue
PREPARATION REQUIRED
Comfortable clothing, no metal items. A blood test checks your kidney function first. Tell us about kidney disease, earlier contrast reactions, breast implants or a tissue expander, pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you have periods, book for day 7 to 14 of your cycle where possible.
FOR WHOM
Women 45–74As a complement to mammography, especially with dense breast tissue

Full-body MRI prices & packages

From CHF 1'890 one time, on top of your Ahead membership.

Full-body MRI
Your organs, vessels and spine, without radiation.
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- Discuss results with your doctor
- Full-body MRI, no radiation
- Organs, vessels and spine
CHF 1'890~~One-time check-up 1'990~~
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Full-body MRI Advanced
The full-body MRI, plus prostate or ovaries and body composition.
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- Personalized action plan
- Discuss results with your doctor
- Everything in the full-body MRI
- Prostate or ovaries imaging
- Longevity and body composition markers
CHF 1'991~~One-time check-up 2'490~~
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Full-body MRI Pro
Everything in Full-body MRI Advanced, plus brain, hip and knee screening.
- Insights by Swiss physicians
- Personalized action plan
- Discuss results with your doctor
- Everything in Full-body MRI Advanced
- Brain age analysis
- Hip and knee MRI
- Hormone and B-vitamin blood tests
CHF 2'991~~One-time check-up 3'549~~
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DEXA scan (low-dose radiation)
Bone density scan to catch osteoporosis early.
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Heart CT calcium scoring (with low-dose radiation)
Measures calcified plaque to help refine your heart-attack risk estimate.
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Questions we could help with

My mammogram was unclear – what now?

Breast MRI may clarify findings that are hard to interpret on a mammogram.

Are my breast implants still intact?

MRI is the most accurate method for assessing implant integrity and can detect silent ruptures.

What is a reliable screening for dense breast tissue?

MRI helps assess dense breast tissue. Your doctor considers mammography and your risk profile.

Is there a more comfortable option than mammography?

A Mamma MRI does not require breast compression and is often considered more comfortable.

How it works

Four simple steps to your mamma MRI

Book your scan
Pick a time at one of our partner clinics — booking takes a couple of minutes.
Pre-consultation
One of our physicians reviews your history and answers any questions ahead of your scan.
During your appointment
A dedicated breast MRI scan with contrast takes about 30 minutes. You're guided by experienced radiographers throughout.
Receive your results
Your images are reviewed by specialist breast radiologists, and you receive a clear report with a BI-RADS classification.

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Full-body MRI + 2 add-ons|13 October 2026

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Full-body MRI + 2 add-ons

13 October 2026

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38Biological age

1 yr younger than your age at the time of testing (39).

1.6%Heart risk score

Your 10-year cardiovascular risk is considered low-to-moderate (0%–2.5%).

89Biomarkers

12optimal73in range4out of range

10Results

1No finding5Observation4Minor

Summary

Prof. Dr. med. Olivio Donati

Hello,

Your recent health check-up provides a detailed overview of your health, showing some very positive developments alongside a few areas that warrant attention. The most notable findings are related to age-appropriate wear-and-tear in your spine.

1 clinical follow-upSpecialist consultation

2 health optimizationsExercise, Nutrition

Significance:No findingObservationMinorFollow-up recommended

Add to the same visit

Breast MRI can be combined with other Ahead tests during the same visit to maximize health insights.

Full-body MRI

A full-body scan offering detailed insights into major organs for preventive health.

SpineNormal

1 Minor finding

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Advanced blood tests

Test 80+ biomarkers, including cholesterol and glucose, for a full health overview.

Cardiovascular health1.9% Heart risk score

Low

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Body composition

Measure muscle & fat distribution and its impact on your metabolism.

Total abdominal fat2.4L

Target < 10 LOptimal

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DEXA scan

Measure bone density and osteoporosis risk with a low-dose scan.

T-score-0.8

Normal (−1 or higher)

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Prostate MRI

A focused, contrast-free MRI of the prostate for earlier, clearer prostate screening.

PI-RADS score2 of 5

Low, cancer unlikely

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Pelvic MRI

High-resolution, radiation-free imaging of the uterus, endometrium and ovaries.

Screening resultNo findings

Follow-up if indicated

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Brain volumetry

Map your brain's structure and volume to evaluate your cognitive health.

Frontal lobe volume80.9mL

76–96.4Normal

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Omega-3 & 6 blood test

11 fatty acids plus 6 calculated ratios and totals, to see whether your omega intake meets your needs.

Omega-3 index8.7%

≥ 8Optimal

EPA + DHA as % of red-blood-cell fatty acids

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Hormone test for men

Test 7 key biomarkers like testosterone, estradiol and DHEA-S.

Free testosteroneLow

Low – see a doctor

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Hormone test for women

Test 8 hormone markers for women, including estradiol, progesterone, LH and FSH.

FSH9.8U/L

3.5-12.5Within range (follicular phase)

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Calcium score

A CT scan that measures calcium buildup in your coronary arteries.

Agatston score7AU

1-10Minimal

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Essential-B-vitamins blood test

Check B12 and folate (B9) levels to reveal if deficiencies are behind fatigue or low focus.

Folate18nmol/L

MetabolismWithin range

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Lipoprotein (a)

A single inherited blood marker that can quietly raise your risk of heart attack and stroke.

Lp(a)32 nmol/L

Desirable

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Cortisol

Your body’s primary stress hormone, measured at its natural morning peak.

Cortisol (morning)480 nmol/L

Within range

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PSA blood test

Add the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood marker to follow your prostate health over time.

PSA1.2 µg/L

Within range

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~ Shown values are illustrative samples.

The experts behind your health journey

Every scan is personally reviewed by one of our renowned radiologists. Their combined expertise ensures you get the most accurate and actionable results.

30,000+

MRI's reviewed over 10+ years

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Prof. Dr. med. Edouard Battegay

Emeritus Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Zurich. Head of the International Center for Multimorbidity and Complexity in Medicine.

Dr. Jacob J. Visser

Radiologist / CMIO. Assistant Professor of value-based imaging at Erasmus University Medical Center.

Prof. Dr. Benedikt Wiestler

Professor of AI for image-guided diagnosis and therapy at the Technical University of Munich.

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Fischer

Professor of Radiology at the University of Zurich, abdominal and musculoskeletal specialist.

Prof. Dr. med. Olivio Donati

Professor of Radiology at the University of Zurich, oncology specialist and leading Swiss prostate expert.

Dr. med. Anna Erat, MD, PhD

Harvard Medical School-trained prevention expert. Faculty position at the University of St. Gallen Executive School.

Frequently asked questions

No, the standard Ahead full-body MRI does not replace your guideline-recommended mammography. Our comprehensive MRI health analysis is a powerful tool for understanding your overall health and catching potential issues early, but it is meant to complement your routine preventive check-ups, not replace them.

That said, we offer a dedicated Mamma MRI as an add-on to our full-body MRI. A breast MRI is an advanced, highly sensitive imaging option that is more effective than a standard mammogram for specific groups, particularly women with a higher risk profile, dense breast tissue, or breast implants.

We recommend discussing your specific screening needs with our team or your treating doctor or gynecologist to determine if adding a Mamma MRI to your Ahead check-up is the right choice for you. You can also book a free advisory call to discuss.

The Mamma MRI is a dedicated breast MRI with a contrast agent. It is the most sensitive imaging test for finding breast cancer, and it complements mammography rather than replacing it. It is designed for women aged 45 to 74 and is most useful in these situations:

Dense breast tissue. On a mammogram, dense tissue and tumours both look white, so a cancer can be hidden. MRI does not have this problem. You cannot feel breast density: only a mammogram shows it, and your report grades it from A (mostly fatty) to D (extremely dense). About 4 in 10 women have category C and about 1 in 10 have category D.
An unclear mammogram or ultrasound, where MRI can help clarify a finding.
A family history of breast cancer, if you want a particularly thorough look at your breasts.

The evidence is strongest for extremely dense breasts (category D). In a large Dutch study of these women, adding MRI to mammography halved the number of cancers that appeared between screening rounds. The European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) therefore recommends offering women aged 50 to 70 with extremely dense breasts an MRI every 2 to 4 years. In category C, MRI also finds additional cancers, but the balance between benefit and false alarms is less clear.

If you are at high risk, for example because you carry a BRCA gene change or have a lifetime risk of 20% or more, you need a yearly breast MRI starting at age 25 to 30, as part of dedicated surveillance at a specialist centre. A single Mamma MRI does not replace this. In Switzerland, basic health insurance covers surveillance matched to your risk, after a risk assessment at a certified breast centre. Your gynaecologist can refer you.

If you notice a lump, a change in the skin or nipple, or discharge from the nipple, please have it checked by a doctor now rather than waiting for a check-up.

When to book

If you still have periods, book your Mamma MRI between day 7 and day 14 of your cycle where possible, counting the first day of your period as day 1. In this phase, healthy breast tissue takes up the least contrast agent, so findings are easier to see and false alarms are less likely. It is a preference, not a rule. After the menopause, any day is fine. You don't need to stop the contraceptive pill or hormone therapy.

Tell us beforehand

Please mention the following in your medical questionnaire:

Kidney disease, or a previous reaction to an MRI contrast agent
Severe allergies or asthma
Breast implants, and especially a tissue expander after breast reconstruction. Most expanders contain a magnet and must not go into an MRI scanner, so we need the exact model.
If you are pregnant, might be pregnant, or are breastfeeding

On the day

The Mamma MRI takes place at the same visit as your full-body MRI, usually straight after it. A blood sample is taken beforehand to check your kidney function. A small cannula is placed in a vein in your arm. You then lie on your front on a padded table, with your breasts resting in a dedicated opening (the breast coil). You get earplugs or headphones against the noise, and a call button to reach the team at any time. During the scan, the contrast agent is injected through the cannula, and you may notice a brief cool or warm feeling. You spend about 30 minutes in the scanner and need to lie as still as you can. Unlike a mammogram, there is no compression.

Afterwards

The cannula is removed and you stay in the clinic for a short while as a precaution. After that you can eat, drink, drive and carry on with your day as usual.

Our full-body MRI uses no contrast agent, but a breast MRI needs one. Breast cancers have a richer blood supply than healthy breast tissue, so they take up the contrast agent faster and stand out on the images. Without it, a breast MRI cannot reliably show cancer, which is why international breast imaging guidelines require contrast for this scan.

The agent contains gadolinium and is injected into a vein in your arm during the scan. In Switzerland, as in the EU, the less stable types of gadolinium agent are only used for special liver and joint scans. A breast MRI uses the more stable type, which leaves the fewest traces in the body.

What to know about safety

Mild side effects, such as a brief cool or warm feeling in the arm, a metallic taste, a headache or feeling sick, affect about 1 in 100 people and pass quickly.
Allergic reactions are uncommon: about 1 in 1,000 injections, and usually mild, such as itching or a rash. Severe reactions are rare, about 1 in 10,000 or fewer, and the clinic team is prepared to treat them straight away.
Kidneys: the contrast agent leaves the body through the kidneys, so we check your kidney function with a blood test before the scan. A rare condition called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) used to occur in people with severe kidney failure after older agents. With the agents used today, it has practically not been seen.
Traces in the body: tiny amounts of gadolinium can stay in the body, including the brain, for months or years. Studies have so far found no harm from this in people with healthy kidneys.
Pregnancy: we don't do the Mamma MRI during pregnancy, because the contrast agent reaches the baby.
Breastfeeding: less than 0.04% of the dose passes into breast milk, so you can keep breastfeeding as normal. Breast tissue is harder to read during breastfeeding, though, so we discuss the best timing with you in the pre-consultation.

If you have ever reacted to a contrast agent, please tell us in your medical questionnaire.

Specialist breast radiologists read your images and grade the result using BI-RADS, the international scoring system for breast imaging. Your report shows one of these categories:

BI-RADS 1: nothing abnormal found.
BI-RADS 2: a harmless finding, such as a cyst or a benign lump (fibroadenoma). No further steps are needed.
BI-RADS 3: probably harmless, with a chance of cancer of 2% or less. A check-up MRI after about 6 months checks that it stays the same.
BI-RADS 4: suspicious. A small tissue sample (biopsy) is recommended to find out what it is. Many of these findings turn out to be harmless.
BI-RADS 5: highly suggestive of cancer. A biopsy is needed to confirm it and plan treatment.

How often is it a false alarm?

Because MRI is so sensitive, it also picks up changes that turn out to be harmless. In a large Dutch study of women with extremely dense breasts, about 1 in 10 women were called back for further tests after their first MRI and about 6 in 100 had a biopsy, while cancer was found in fewer than 2 in 100. About 3 in 4 biopsies turned out to be harmless. At the second MRI two years later, only about 3 in 100 women were called back, because the radiologists could compare with the earlier scan.

What happens next

You receive your result with your Ahead report, and one of our doctors goes through it with you in your results consultation. If a follow-up is needed, such as a targeted ultrasound, a biopsy or a check-up MRI, we explain the next step and help you arrange it with a specialist in our partner network.

Some very early changes show up only as tiny calcium specks, which a mammogram sees better than MRI. That is why the Mamma MRI complements mammography rather than replacing it. A normal result is reassuring, but no test finds every cancer. Keep having your regular mammograms, and have any change in your breasts checked by a doctor straight away.

That depends on your breast density, your risk and your previous results. As a guide:

Extremely dense breasts (category D): every 2 to 4 years. This is what the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) recommends for women aged 50 to 70, and it matches the two-year rhythm of the large Dutch study that showed the benefit.
Dense breasts (category C), or a family history without a known high risk: there is no fixed guideline interval yet. You can discuss a suitable interval in your results consultation.
High risk (for example a BRCA gene change, or a lifetime risk of 20% or more): every year from age 25 to 30, as part of dedicated surveillance at a specialist centre.
After a BI-RADS 3 result: a check-up MRI after about 6 months, as recommended in your report.

Repeat scans also become more precise over time. With an earlier MRI to compare against, radiologists can tell harmless changes from new ones more reliably, so false alarms become much less common.

Whatever interval you choose, keep having your regular mammograms as your gynaecologist recommends. Where a canton has a screening programme, it invites women from age 50 every 2 years.

Our partner centres use modern scanners, many with a wide opening for more space and comfort. If you have claustrophobia, tell us when you book and we'll help you choose a suitable location.

To help ease claustrophobia, we offer mirror goggles that allow you to see outside the scanner. At our Hirslanden location in Zurich, you can also watch a soothing video or images. For certain parts of the scan protocol, we also provide a breathing script to guide you.

You can also book a free consultation call with us before scheduling your scan to discuss any personal needs or anxieties.

Currently, we do not offer open or upright MRI options, but this is something we are considering for the future.

Metal implants and devices: Hip and knee replacements and other orthopedic implants are almost always fine for an MRI, and so are copper IUDs. Fixed dental braces are usually fine too, but can distort the images around the jaw. Please still list every implant in your health questionnaire.

Active implanted devices are different: pacemakers, defibrillators, neurostimulators and similar devices need an individual check before the scan. Many modern devices are MR-conditional, which means an MRI is safe under conditions set by the manufacturer. Please tell us about your device before your appointment, in your health questionnaire or by email to get@aheadhealth.com, ideally with your implant card, and we will check whether the scan is possible at your location.

Pregnancy: Elective preventive MRI scans are generally postponed until after pregnancy. In the first three months of pregnancy, an MRI is done only if it is medically necessary.

Breastfeeding: This is no problem for the full-body MRI, which uses no contrast agent. The Mamma MRI does use a contrast agent, and breastfeeding changes how breast tissue looks on the images. Please mention it in your pre-consultation, which always takes place before a Mamma MRI.

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Questions we could help with

My mammogram was unclear – what now?

Are my breast implants still intact?

What is a reliable screening for dense breast tissue?

Is there a more comfortable option than mammography?

Four simple steps to your mamma MRI

Book your scan

Pre-consultation

During your appointment

Receive your results

Your supplementary insurance may cover part of it

Health reports without the headache

Add to the same visit

Full-body MRI

Advanced blood tests

Body composition

DEXA scan

Prostate MRI

Pelvic MRI

Brain volumetry

Omega-3 & 6 blood test

Hormone test for men

Hormone test for women

Calcium score

Essential-B-vitamins blood test

Lipoprotein (a)

Cortisol

PSA blood test

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