Table 1: Initial inventory obtained in the evaluation of women at increased risk for breast cancer

History Atypical epithelial hyperplasia (breast) Lobular carcinoma in situ Other types of cancer Benign breast disease Exposure to high-dose radiation (where possible, age at exposure and estimated dose are obtained)

Family history All known cancer in first- and second-degree family relatives, including age at diagnosis, history of unilateral or bilateral breast cancer and menopausal status (updated at each visit)

Reproductive history Age at menarche Menopausal status (updated at each visit) Age at first live birth Use of oral contraceptives (no. of years) Use of hormone replacement therapy (updated at each visit) Duration of breast-feeding (cumulative) Use of diethylstilbestrol during pregnancy

Other High alcohol intake (> 4 oz. [112 mL] daily) Obesity (height, weight) Racial origin (white, black, Asian, other) Number of previous mammographic examinations and age at first examination Breast self-examination (BSE) experience (practised, taught or reinforced)

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