[From a mammographic station to the organization of the Federal Mammologic Center].

The history of radiation application for breast cancer diagnosis in Russia is illustrated by an experience gained at the Center. It was concerned with designing specialized X-ray equipment as well as development of Standards to be used at mammographic stations. Teaching programs were devised for training X-ray diagnosis specialists with all necessary qualification to operate high-tech equipment of a mammographic station and to use a wide range of radiation and invasive procedures.