Table 1 Characteristics of all study participants
From: Nipple aspiration and ductal lavage in women with a germline BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation
Characteristic | N | % |
|---|---|---|
Total | 52 | |
Age (years; median, range) | 43 (27–65) | |
BRCA mutation | ||
A1 | 25 | 48 |
A2 | 27 | 52 |
Menopause status | ||
Premenopausal | 25 | 48 |
Postmenopausal | 27 | 52 |
BSO <50 years | 19 | 37 |
Current use (study entry) | ||
OCP | 3 | 6 |
HRT | 3 | 6 |
Tamoxifen | 4 | 8 |
Previous diagnosis of breast cancer | 21 | 40 |
Parous | 44 | 85 |
Breast fed | 38 | 73 |