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Breast Cancer
New breast cancer data have been reported by scientists at Tulane University
April 3rd, 2008
"The use of nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) for both breast cancer treatment and risk reduction is increasing. There is no randomized data comparing nipple-sparing mastectomy with standard mastectomy techniques," scientists in the United States report. "There is evidence to suggest that ductal and lobular breast cancer arises in the terminal duct/lobular unit (TDLU). This study was undertaken to determine whether TDLUs exist in the nipple and if so, to what extent. At the time of mastectomy the nipple papilla was excised and submitted for separate pathological examination. The presence or absence of TDLUs was noted. Thirty-two nipples were studied in 22 patients. There...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-04-03)
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