the cancer genome atlas (tcga)

Why is Histology Important in TCGA?

Histology is crucial in TCGA for several reasons:
Tissue Validation: Before sequencing, histological examination confirms the presence of tumor cells and assesses the percentage of cancerous vs. normal cells.
Subtype Classification: Histological analysis helps in classifying cancers into subtypes, which can be correlated with genomic data to identify unique molecular signatures.
Prognostic and Diagnostic Biomarkers: Histological features can be correlated with genomic alterations to identify biomarkers that predict disease outcome or response to therapy.

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