Opinions on full-body MRI scans

[Spleen Sauce]

Hi all,

I turned 40 in December and we had our first child last year, I have a number of family members who have recently been diagnosed with serious health issues so I was wondering if anyone has any experience (or thoughts) on getting a full body MRI, such as those done by Vista Health? They aren't cheap of course, and as far as I currently know I don't have any underlying issues, but I've started to think about my mortality a bit with everything going on and wonder whether getting a 'proactive' scan done might be a good idea - even if its for peace of mind.

 

[Spleen Sauce]

I've had MRI scans on specific body parts in the past as part of investigations, so not too worried about the process. It's more whether it's worthwhile spending a chunk of cash on it really, that's what I'm unsure about more than anything else.

 

[Spleen Sauce]

That's for the responses. I'm generally fit and well, no real issues to complain about other than an occasional 'twinge' in my left groin, but neither a GP nor a physio can seem to fix it. I think the main reason for consider the full body MRI / check up is a combination of:
- Turning 40
- My dad and his brother both have kidney issues now they've hit 60 (my dad needs a biopsy this coming Friday, its potentially cancerous)
- Becoming a new parent
- Mother in law just found out she's got multiple brain tumours, inoperable, likely 6-12 months to live at best. No symptoms at all before Christmas morning, within 6 hours she was on a ventilator. Eats well, keeps fit, doesn't drink.
- My mum has COPD, so did my grandmother
- My granddad died of heart failure

So I guess not a great family history, I suppose you could say that its got me wondering whether a proactive scan might be a good idea.