Which Cancers are Commonly Associated with Specific Chromosomal Abnormalities?
Certain cancers are known to be associated with specific chromosomal abnormalities:
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Characterized by the Philadelphia chromosome, a translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22. Burkitt Lymphoma: Often involves a translocation between chromosomes 8 and 14. Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL): Frequently associated with a translocation between chromosomes 15 and 17. Ewing Sarcoma: Typically involves a translocation between chromosomes 11 and 22.
