Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 1979
Thermographic screening for breast cancer in a gynecologic practice.
In the course of their practice 2 gynecologists have conducted a program of screening for breast cancer in 1538 patients ages 35-49 years and on 1102 patients ages 50 or older. The screening protocol of breast examinations, thermography, and selective mammography is described. Twenty-four (9/1000) breast cancers were found, 12 in each age group. ⋯ However, since routine annual use of the latter in younger women still raises concerns about x-ray dosage, thermography is a valuable adjunct to physical examination alone. When it is abnormal, mammography is indicated. The 3 complementary methods can reveal about 9 of 10 preclinical cancers in young women.