[Cytogenetic analysis of partial trisomy 9p resulting from a reciprocal balanced 9/21 translocation].

In this study, a four-generation Chinese family in Nanyang, Henan Province was identified with partial trisomy 9p syndrome. Of the 23 family members studied, six were characterized with mental retardation and mild facial and little finger anomalies. All affected family members demonstrated significant intrafamilial homogeneous phenotype except concomitance epilepsy in proband.

Referral to medical oncology: a crucial step in the treatment of older patients with stage III colon cancer.

Purpose: Adjuvant chemotherapy for stage III colon cancer produces a substantial survival benefit, but many older patients do not receive chemotherapy. This study examines factors associated with medical oncology consultation and evaluates the impact of such consultation on chemotherapy use.

Patients And Methods: We used the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results-Medicare linked database and identified 7,569 patients, aged 66-99, with stage III colon cancer diagnosed from 1992-1999.