Method and apparatus for influencing the transport of blood carotenoids into intraductal breast fluid
OwnerChandice Covington, Kevin Mortoninventors
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Abstract
Methods and devices are disclosed for reducing the level of carcinogens in the breast, and influencing the transport of blood carotenoids into the intraductal environment. In one embodiment, the device comprises a pump having compression, suction, and heat adapted to optimize noninvasive extraction of intraductal breast fluid during periods of non-lactation, from a parous or nulliparous patient.
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A method of elevating intraductal carotenoid levels in a non lactating breast in a patient, comprising the steps of removing intraductal breast fluid from the non lactating breast at least once every other day for at least five days.
A method of removing intraductal breast fluid from a patient, comprising the steps of contacting the breast with a mechanical intraductal fluid aspiration device, and activating the device to apply peristaltic compression and suction to the breast during a period of non lactation to remove intraductal breast fluid.
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