The effects of postoperative targeted immunotherapy on peripheral blood cytokines and immune cell profile in lung cancer patients.

Objective: Cytokines and cell subsets are important components of the tumor microenvironment. Previous research has revealed that there are differences in cytokines and cell subsets in the peripheral blood of lung cancer (LCA) patients before and after eradication. The purpose of this study is to explore the monitoring value of cytokines and cellular subpopulations as biomarkers in post-immunotherapy monitoring of patients with LCA after surgery.

Do People Prefer Home Palliative Care? A Survey Study and Assessment of Associated Factors in China.

This study examined people's preference for the location to receive palliative care services and determined the associated factors. A questionnaire with reference to the Chinese version of the Hospice Attitude Scale and the Death Correspondence Scale was designed, piloted, revised, and distributed online and in person to collect data (N = 762). Binary logistic regression was used to analyze the effects of relevant factors.