title: The usefulness of chromosome analysis in clinical oncology.
abstract: Chromosome studies are useful in clinical oncology. They can help establish an accurate diagnosis, guide treatment, and determine the prognosis. The author discusses situations where chromosome studies are indicated.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Genetics and Endocrinology, Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo, NY.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Sandberg
mesh_terms: D002869:Chromosome Aberrations / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D007621:Karyotyping; D007938:Leukemia / Q000235:genetics*; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000235:genetics*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics*; D011379:Prognosis