MECOM rearrangement involving the MYC locus: Two additional patients with the rare translocation, t(3;8)(q26.2;q24), and molecular review.

A relatively small subset of myeloid neoplasms involve rearrangements of cytoband 3q26.2. Such rearrangements are often in response to therapy and carry a poor prognosis.

Patient experience with discharge instructions in postdischarge recovery: a qualitative study.

Objectives: We examined the role of discharge instructions in postoperative recovery for patients undergoing colorectal surgery and report themes related to patient perceptions of discharge instructions and postdischarge experience.

Design: Semistructured interviews were conducted as part of a formative evaluation of a Project Re-Engineered Discharge intervention adapted for surgical patients.

Setting: Michael E.

Bone Marrow Cultures Stimulated with IL-2/CpG Oligonucleotide Benefits Chromosomal Aberration Detection of CLL Patients when Compared with Standard Culture.

Background: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia in the United States. Metaphase-based cytogenetic tests, such as G-Band karyotyping, are among the most effective to detect CLL and provide significant prognostic information. However, the use of metaphase cytogenetics is currently problematic due to the low mitotic index of most CLL cells in vitro cultures.