Chromosomal aberrations among Filipino health workers at the chemotherapy oncology wards/ clinics of a tertiary government hospital

• Main Authors: Ngelangel, Corazon A., Timbol, Karen Villanueva-, Fuerte, Fatima G., Tiangco, Beatrice J., Tanael, Susano B., Enriquez, Ma. Luisa D.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2014
• Subjects: Chromosome abnormalities; Biochemical markers; Medical personnel—Health risk assessment > Philippines; Oncology; Biology
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/2622
• Institution: De La Salle University

Introduction. Chromosomal mutations are causal events in neoplasia development. Biomarker cytogenetic assays can determine exposure to mutagenic agents in occupational settings. This study assessed early biological marker chromosomal aberrations among health workers in the chemotherapy oncology ward...