RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as nipple aspiration, ductal lavage, and breast duct endoscopy, may help doctors detect and assess breast cancer cells early and plan more effective treatment. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well nipple aspiration, ductal lavage, and duct endoscopy work in assessing cancer cells in women who are undergoing surgery for breast cancer.
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Correlation of cell yields and morphology in ductal lavage with duct endoscopy appearances and findings
Sensitivity and specificity of ductal lavage with or without ductoscopy in detecting atypical cells
Comparison of cell yields vs final surgical pathology of the operative specimens