{"id":75715,"date":"2025-12-08T16:40:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/75715\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T16:40:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:40:14","slug":"how-tampa-bays-first-full-body-mri-center-is-changing-lives-through-early-detection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/75715\/","title":{"rendered":"How Tampa Bay’s first full-body MRI center is changing lives through early detection"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nFor a limited time, TrueScan is offering a holiday special of $400 when two scans are booked together.<\/p>\n

When TrueScan<\/a> (5015 4th St N) opened in December 2024, Dr. Janice Summers and her team had a straightforward goal: detect diseases before they became disasters. As Tampa Bay\u2019s first dedicated full-body MRI center, TrueScan was betting that people would embrace a new kind of healthcare:\u00a0one that didn\u2019t wait for symptoms to appear.<\/p>\n

One year later, that bet is paying off in ways both reassuring and sobering. About 95% of their patients walk out with clean scans and peace of mind. But the other 5%,\u00a0roughly one in twenty people,\u00a0discover something that changes everything. Making that discovery as early as possible is the key to saving lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve identified stage I and II cancers in organs where no routine screening exists:\u00a0pancreatic, kidney, lung cancer in non-smokers,\u201d Dr. Summers says. \u201cWe\u2019ve found brain aneurysms before they rupture. We\u2019ve diagnosed multiple sclerosis in people who\u2019d been dealing with unexplained symptoms for years without answers.\u201d<\/p>\n

These aren\u2019t rare medical miracles. They\u2019re the predictable result of looking for diseases that develop silently, often for years, before they announce themselves with symptoms.\u00a0Learn more at truescanmri.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\"PeopleMom-and-daughter duo, Lee and Kelly Wallace, getting scanned together as they prioritize their health as a family.<\/p>\n

Patients in their 30s, 40s and 50s are getting scanned \u2013\u00a0and sometimes flying across state lines to do it<\/p>\n

The typical TrueScan patient doesn\u2019t fit the stereotype you might expect. They\u2019re not sick. The average age is 40, and most feel completely fine when they walk through the door.<\/p>\n

Take one couple in their early 50s who decided they wanted more than the standard annual physical. <\/p>\n

\u201cAfter researching full-body MRI options, we came across TrueScan and decided to give it a try,\u201d they wrote after their experience. From initial scheduling to the post-MRI review with the physician, the experience was exceptional. The team was professional, thorough, and made the entire process seamless. While the scan is an investment, the peace of mind it offers is well worth it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Of course, not everyone gets purely good news. And for those who don\u2019t, timing becomes everything. <\/p>\n

\u201cI was one of their clients that found something suspicious in their results,\u201d one patient shared. \u201cThanks to TrueScan, Gregg, Dr. Lazzara and team, I was able to be proactive, addressing the issue in a timely manner resulting in a very successful outcome.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Year of Life-Saving Finds: Stage I Cancers, Silent Aneurysms, and Diseases That Hide in Plain Sight<\/p>\n

Over their first year, TrueScan\u2019s findings reveal patterns that underscore why this kind of proactive screening matters. Between 1990 and 2019, cancer diagnoses in adults under 50 increased by 79% worldwide, according to a 2023 report in BMJ Oncology. The diseases that used to predominantly affect older populations are increasingly showing up in younger people who feel perfectly healthy, until they don\u2019t.<\/p>\n

One patient\u2019s review captured the commitment some people are making to proactive health: \u201cBeing 48 years old with a lot of pain, I decided to book an appointment at TrueScan for a full body MRI. I flew from KY to FL for the scan.\u201d<\/p>\n

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What it\u2019s actually like to get scanned: patient reviews highlight \u201cspa-like\u201d atmosphere and two-day results<\/p>\n

If the idea of getting an MRI sounds intimidating or clinical, TrueScan\u2019s patient reviews tell a different story. The experience seems to be as notable as the medical findings themselves.<\/p>\n

\u201cI felt like a celebrity when I arrived to my scan appointment,\u201d one patient wrote. \u201cGregg greeted me and explained everything so thoroughly, he was calm and welcoming. The nurse who talked to me during the MRI was so sweet, I felt so safe under her care and prepared for what to expect.\u201d<\/p>\n

The process moves quickly too. Results typically arrive within two days, followed by a video consultation with one of TrueScan\u2019s physicians.<\/p>\n

But TrueScan\u2019s involvement doesn\u2019t end with delivering results. When they find something concerning, the team actively works to connect patients with specialists across Tampa Bay, such as oncologists, pulmonologists, vascular surgeons, and cardiologists,\u00a0often expediting appointments that might otherwise take weeks or months to secure.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe go the extra mile,\u201d says Michael Andoniades, TrueScan\u2019s founder. \u201cIf someone needs a specialist, we make phone calls, get them scheduled, and connect them with the right people. We\u2019re invested in their outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the kind of follow-through that transforms an imaging center into something closer to a partner in navigating a complicated healthcare system.<\/p>\n

TrueScan adds cardiac CT imaging, because MRI doesn\u2019t show your coronary arteries<\/p>\n

As TrueScan\u2019s first year progressed, patients kept asking the same question: \u201cWhat about my arteries?\u201d The full-body MRI captures the heart well, but not the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that feed the heart, where blockages silently develop and trigger heart attacks.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a fair question, considering heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So TrueScan added Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) with HeartFlow AI \u2013 a cardiac CT scan that visualizes the coronary arteries in detail, revealing problems years before they cause symptoms.<\/p>\n

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Picture: Coronary artery plaque profile. Yellow is soft plaque and blue is calcified plaque.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How CCTA with HeartFlow AI works: measuring plaque and blood flow\u00a0<\/p>\n

CCTA creates a detailed 3D map of your coronary arteries, revealing early plaque buildup. HeartFlow AI then analyzes what kind of plaque you have, and that distinction matters.<\/p>\n

Calcified plaque is stable and less likely to cause sudden problems. Soft plaque is what kills people. It\u2019s unstable and prone to rupture, triggering the blood clots that cause most heart attacks. You can have an artery that\u2019s only 30% blocked by soft plaque and still suffer a massive heart attack if that plaque ruptures.<\/p>\n

\"\"Picture: Heartflow FFR analysis of all coronary arteries. Values below 0.8 typically warrant intervention, such as a stent or bypass.<\/p>\n

Traditional calcium scoring only measures calcified plaque, completely missing the soft plaque responsible for most heart attacks. HeartFlow AI identifies and quantifies both types.<\/p>\n

The technology also calculates Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), measuring how much plaque restricts blood flow,\u00a0without the invasive catheter procedure traditionally required.<\/p>\n

The clinical evidence is solid. The SCOT-HEART trial showed CCTA reduced fatal heart attacks by 41% over five years. The American College of Cardiology gave it its highest recommendation for evaluating chest pain.<\/p>\n

\u201cHeart disease develops silently over decades,\u201d Dr. Summers notes. \u201cIf you have a family history or risk factors like high cholesterol or diabetes, this scan gives you information you can act on.\u201d<\/p>\n

TrueScan now offers CCTA through insurance, making this advanced cardiac screening potentially very accessible.<\/p>\n

\"PeopleMom-and-daughter duo committed to their health, receiving their results side by side.<\/p>\n

Holiday promotion: Full-body MRI screening with $400 discount for booking together<\/p>\n

TrueScan\u2019s full-body MRI screens your entire body from brain to ankle, including all major organs, spine, soft tissue, and vascular structures,\u00a0detecting over 500 potential conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Retail price: $1,995 (includes physician consultation to review your results)<\/p>\n

Special Offer: $400 off when you book two scans together\u00a0<\/p>\n

TrueScan is hoping people will prioritize the health of their loved ones this year. When you book two full-body MRI scans together, whether for yourself and a partner, parent, or friend,\u00a0you\u2019ll receive $400 off, bringing the price for each scan to just $1,795 or as low as $299 per month!<\/p>\n

To redeem this offer, please call TrueScan at 727-256-0095. You can also book online and use the code \u201cGIFTHEALTH\u201d for $200 off each scan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

All scans are HSA\/FSA eligible, and interest-free financing is available through Affirm. For complete pricing details on all scan options, visit: truescanmri.com\/pricing<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For a limited time, TrueScan is offering a holiday special of $400 when two scans are booked together.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":75716,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":["post-75715","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75715","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75715"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75715\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/75716"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75715"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}