The molecular biology of lymphoma.
OBJECTIVE
To review the current state of knowledge of the molecular biology of lymphoma, the clinical relevance of findings, and the implications for practice.


METHODS
Published research articles, proceedings of conferences, and oncology textbooks.


CONCLUSIONS
The molecular biology of lymphomas has been the subject of many research studies in the past two decades. New cytogenetic techniques have led to a wealth of information on lymphomagenesis and its impact on the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of lymphoma, which will continue into the next decade.


CONCLUSIONS
An understanding of the molecular biology of lymphoma will assist cancer nurses in providing current, state-of-the-art patient education and will facilitate an understanding of newly developed methods in the prognosis and treatment of this malignancy.
Engstrom
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Department of Oncology/Hematology, Veterans Affairs, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Sarkodee-Adoo
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D006801:Humans; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008967:Molecular Biology; D009859:Oncology Nursing