Patient-centered research: how do women tolerate nipple fluid aspiration as a potential screening tool for breast cancer?

Patient-centered research: how do women tolerate nipple fluid aspiration as a potential screening tool for breast cancer?

Abstract Background Nipple fluid aspiration (NFA) is a technique to acquire nipple aspirate fluid (NAF), which is considered a rich source of breast-specific biomarkers. Originating directly from the mammary ducts, this liquid biopsy can offer insight into the process of carcinogenesis at its earlie...

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Main Authors: Susana I. S. Patuleia, Cathy B. Moelans, Jasmijn Koopman, Julia E. C. van Steenhoven, Thijs van Dalen, Carmen C. van der Pol, Agnes Jager, Margreet G. E. M. Ausems, Paul J. van Diest, Elsken van der Wall, Karijn P. M. Suijkerbuijk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Nipple aspirate fluid
Nipple fluid aspiration
Blood
Screening
Breast cancer
Liquid biopsies
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-022-09795-8

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