Breast Cancer

Ductal Lavage Detects Atypical Cells In 23% Of High-Risk Women

Published in Women's Health Weekly, May 31st, 2001

Atypical cells were detected in 23% of women at high risk of developing breast cancer, according to updated results of a large-scale clinical trial, presented at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois, April 28 - May 2, 2001.

Ductal lavage is a minimally invasive method of collecting large numbers of cells from the breast milk ducts, where 95% of breast cancer originates. The procedure involves inserting a hair-thin catheter into the milk ducts, and washing (lavaging) the ducts with saline to collect cells.

"Atypical cells significantly increase the risk of breast cancer development. ...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2001-05-31)

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