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The molecular biology of lymphoma
C A Engstrom1, C Sarkodee-Adoo
1Department of Oncology/Hematology, Veterans Affairs, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Objectives:
To review the current state of knowledge of the molecular biology of lymphoma, the clinical relevance of findings, and the implications for practice.
Data Sources:
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.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
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.