XEROMAMMOGRAPHY PROGRAM

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP77-00512R000100020102-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 11, 2002
• Sequence Number: 102
• Publication Date: April 22, 1975
• Content Type: MF

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Director of Central
Intelligence
Room 7D-SW
Headquarters
The attached memorandum is forwarded
merely as a matter of information and
interest.
Att: DD/A 75-1997
cc: DDI
DDO
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DD/A:JFBlalce:der (28 April 1975)
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22 April 1975
M SANDUM FOR: Director of Medical Services
SUBJECT : Xeromammography Program
Pursuant to your request, the following information is
provided concerning the Xeroisammography Program.
1. For sometime the Office of Medical Services has
felt the need for the addition of a specialized technique
for the early detection of problems related to the female
breast. As a FY 1975 MHO, the Selection Processing Division
explored the advisability of performing a relatively now
form of radiologic breast examination which is known as
per graphy. After due consideration, it was determined
that this capability would add a most useful tool to 's
technological diagnostic expertise.
2. Since such a specialized procedure is not available
generally, and more specifically not at overseas posts, the
first priority was the female dependent wives and employees
going overseas who in the majority of instances were within
the 35 to 50 year age group where the breast related abhor-
aalities are most prevalent. In the initial stage it has ben
offered on a voluntary basis to this group. The response by
our dependent wives can only be described as enthusiastic anc
of total acceptance.
3. During the first month,(March 1973) that this pros--
ire was available, SPD/ONS performed 51 examinations and was
/able to identify two very questionable breast lesions. As n
' result, both patients had breap-st biopsies and fortunately
neither was malignant. Cowl ider. ing both patients were depei-
dent wives, these lesions would most. likely have been detected
,., sometime during their overseas tour, and medical evacuation
night well have been required. In view of the prevention o
such disruption to family and Agency business, considers
this procedure a most worthwhile endeavor.
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SUBJECT: Xeromacmmography Program
4. It is anticipated that Xeromammography, will
become a perms neat ongoiDg procedure and will eventually
be made available on a need basis to all Agency female
employees
SIGNED;
STATINTL
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Office of Medical Services
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