Sonograms more clearly demonstrate benign changes as well as tumor sites. Whichever procedure you chose, be sure to save your test results and films from year to year. If you move, have them transferred to your new physician so he has a basis of comparison. It's always a good idea to do a monthly breast examination yourself. Your GP or gynecologist will teach you how.
Early detection is the best protection.
At the same time, you should have an internal pelvic examination. Generally you will receive test results within one week's time. Post menopausal women who are not on hormone replacement therapy should include a bone densitometry test to screen for osteoporosis. Women on ERT should note the date they start with hormone replacement therapy. Hormones are powerful drugs.