Exploring Early Detection Methods: Using the Intraductal Approach to Predict Breast Cancer
Abstract
Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women in the U.S. Early diagnosis is believed to be key to minimizing mortality thus techniques to identify high-risk women are essential. This study is using an interdisciplinary approach to conduct a follow-up study on a group of 3413 women from the Santa Barbara Ca area who had breast fluids drawn between 1970-1990 using one of the following three methods: nipple aspiration ductography or ductal lavage. The follow-up study will determine if abnormal cytologic findings from the past are associated with a higher incidence of breast cancer development during the later years. Follow-up methods include direct contact using questionnaires linkage with the California Cancer Registry (CCR) linkage with the California Department of Vital Statistics and the National Death Index. Data has been completed on 539 subjects all mailings have been completed. Follow-up phone calls have begun and all follow up and data entry is to be completed by June 15 2006. 380 cases of breast cancer have been identified via California Cancer Registry and a final merge will be done in June 2006. Analysis of data will begin in July 2006.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA457467
Entities
People
- Kimberly Baltzell
- Marylin Dodd
Organizations
- University of California, San Francisco