Wouldn't it be great if we could find breast cancer long before something appears on a mammogram?
An FDA approved test called the Halo Breast Pap Test System might be able to do just that by collecting Nipple Aspirate Fluid (NAF). The test is designed to detect abnormal cells in the breast. The Halo system can identify benign disease as well as abnormal ductal cells that can be precursors to cancer.
Some research has suggested that ductal fluid excreted from the nipple can be used to identify a women's specific risk of breast cancer. A women with abnormal cells in the fluid has a four to five times greater risk of developing breast cancer.
Think about this:
1. I just read about digital mammography over on wiredberries.com where
they make a really strong argument for digital over standard x-ray
interpretations by a doctor but how does this fit in with the paps
test? Should I do both? Thanks
http://www.wiredberries.com/features/2007/05/well-screened_part_2.asp
Posted at 3:39PM on May 14th 2007 by margarita