[Experience and outlook for the work of the All-Union Center for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer].

The results of studies conducted by the Center's staff for early detection of breast cancer are discussed. About 5,000 females are examined at the Center yearly, with clinical, mammographic and thermographic procedures being used. During five screenings, breast cancer was detected in 56 cases (8.9%-by thermography alone, 16%-clinical examination, 26.8%-mammography alone and 48.2%-mammography plus clinical examination). "Minimal" breast cancer (less than 1 cm in dia.) was detected in 19 cases (33.9%). 76.5% of "minimal" cancers were detected with the aid of mammography.