Analysis of linear accelerator-based fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy in brain metastases: efficacy, safety, and dose tolerances.

Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of linear accelerator-based fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (LINAC-FSRT) in patients with brain metastases (BM).

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 214 patients treated with LINAC-FSRT, categorized based on biologically effective dose (BED10, / = 10) into two groups (≤55 Gy, >55 Gy). Stratified analyses were conducted based on targeted therapy to compare survival outcomes.

[Retracted] Long non‑coding RNA SNHG3 promotes the development of non‑small cell lung cancer via the miR‑1343‑3p/NFIX pathway.

Following the publication of this paper, it was drawn to the Editors' attention by a concerned reader that certain of the Transwell cell migration and invasion assay data shown in Fig. 3B were strikingly similar to data appearing in different form in a pair of other articles written by different authors at different research institutes, one of which had already been published elsewhere prior to the submission of this paper to , and one of which was under consideration for publication at around the same time. In view of the fact that the abovementioned data had already apparently been published previously, the Editor of has decided that this paper should be retracted from the Journal.

Mechanism of Exosomal LncRNA PART1 in Esophageal Cancer Angiogenesis by Targeting miR-302a-3p/CDC25A Axis.

Objective: LncRNA PART1 has been confirmed related to multiple cancer bioactivities mediated with vascular endothelial growth factor signaling. Nevertheless, the role of LncRNA PART1 in esophageal cancer induced angiogenesis remains unclear. The present work focused on assessing LncRNA PART1 effects on esophageal cancer-induced angiogenesis and exploring possible mechanisms.

Long-term outcomes in patients with central and ultracentral non-small cell lung cancer treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy: single-institution experience.

Objective: Treatment-related toxicity following stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) in patients with central and ultracentral non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is of potential concern, and the best regimens are still being explored. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes and toxicities of the patients with ultracentral and central NSCLC treated with SABR at our institution.

Method: This retrospective study included patients with central and ultracentral NSCLC treated with SABR to prescription doses of 50 Gy in five fractions, 56 Gy in seven fractions, or 60 Gy in ten fractionsat Jiangsu Cancer Hospital between May 2013 and October 2018.

Long non‑coding RNA SNHG3 promotes the development of non‑small cell lung cancer via the miR‑1343‑3p/NFIX pathway.

The aim of the present study was to identify the function of long non‑coding RNA (lncRNA) small nucleolar RNA host gene 3 (SNHG3) and examine its effects on non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A series of experiments were employed to evaluate the effects of SNHG3 on the progression of NSCLC, including Cell Counting Kit‑8, 5‑Ethynyl‑2'‑deoxyuridine, flow cytometry, wound healing, Transwell, western blotting and reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR assays. Bioinformatics analyses and a luciferase reporter assay were performed to identify the target gene of SNHG3 and microRNA (miR)‑1343‑3p.

miR‑378a‑3p exerts tumor suppressive function on the tumorigenesis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by targeting Rab10.

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a life‑threatening cancer with increasing incidence worldwide. MicroRNAs (miRs) have been reported to be involved in the progression of various types of cancer. In previous studies, the expression of miR‑378a‑3p was shown to be reduced in ESCC tissues.

Salvage radiochemotherapy for lymph node recurrence after radical surgery of esophageal cancer.

To evaluate the efficacy of salvage radiochemotherapy (SRC) in patients with recurrent lymph node after radical surgery in esophageal cancer.This study enrolled 58 patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who underwent SRC for lymph node recurrence after radical surgery from August 2011 to November 2015 at our hospital. Survival rates were calculated by the Kaplan-Meier method with the log-rank test.

Circulating tumor cells in the blood of poorly differentiated nasal squamous cell carcinoma patients: correlation with treatment response.

Conclusion: The results implied that CTCs were common even in early TNM stages and might become a potential parameter in evaluating therapeutic effects of radio and chemotherapies.

Background: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a head and neck malignancy with an extraordinary high incidence in Southern China and a high metastasis rate. Analysis of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in peripheral blood is a relatively new prognostic marker for cancer patients.