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Table 4 Scheme of control examinations in families with high breast/ovarian cancer syndromes

From: Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

Organ

Examination

Age of beginning

(years)

Frequency

Breast

self examination

20

every month

 

medical palpation

20-25

every 6 months

 

USG

25

every 6 months (6 months after mammography)

 

MRI

25

every 12 months

 

mammography

35

every 12 months

Female genital tract

transvaginal ultrasound

30-35

every 12 months

 

CA 125

30-35

every 12 months (6 months after USG)