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Breast Cancer Screening/Prevention

Fiberoptic Ductoscopy: Fiberoptic ductoscopy (FDS) is a new technique that builds on ductal lavage and allows physicians to directly visualize the inside of a milk duct. During this procedure, a small, flexible tube containing a video camera is inserted into the milk duct, creating a live picture of the inside lining of the duct. This allows the physician to visualize the lining of the milk duct and identify any abnormalities. As in ductal lavage, a salt-water stream washes cells out of the duct for examination under a microscope.

In clinical trials, fiberoptic ductoscopy has proven effective in identifying abnormal cellular masses. This procedure is still being evaluated in clinical trials, but could potentially serve as an additional screening procedure, especially for women who are experiencing nipple discharge.

For full article:

http://www.texasoncology.com/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-screeningprevention/