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Do complex cytogenetics have any therapeutic or prognostic relevance in CLL?

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When do you test NGS for resistance mutations (such as PLCG2, BTK) in patients with CLL?

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Medical Oncology · UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
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In this patient, the finding of a TP53 mutation trumps all, including complex karyotype. In the absence of TP53 mutation or deletion of 17p13.1 (the TP53 locus) on FISH, complex karyotype of 5 or greater abnormalities is generally associated with shorter time to treatment and PFS on both chemoimmuno...

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