Abstract
Results of screening for cervical cancer, endometrial cancer and breast cancer using ultrasonography were reviewed. The screening was performed at our hospital between January 1989 and December 1994. Overall, 7607 subjects underwent uterine cancer screening for cervix and 712 for endometrial cancer. The number of subjects undergoing these screening annually did not show any significant change. Breast cancer screening was performed in 2451 subjects. The annual number of subjects undergoing breast cancer screening gradually increased. In the breast cancer screening, 6 cases of early cancer were detected. There were 1803 subjects (21.7 %) who underwent simultaneous screening for both breast and uterine cancers. The number of simultaneous screening has increased each year. Ultrasonography was useful for detecting tumor mass as well as for qualitative diagnosis when combined with inspection and palpation for breast cancer screening. In conclusion, breast cancer screening by gynecologists may play a significant role in improving the cancer detection rate. Furthermore, the simultaneous screening for breast cancer, cervical cancer and endometrial cancer may increase patient awareness of the importance of cancer screening. [Adv Obstet Gynecol 49 (4); 365-371, 1997 (H9.7)]
