Pleural or pericardial metastasis: A significant factor affecting efficacy and adverse events in lung cancer patients treated with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors.

abstract：:A 59-year-old man with previous anaplastic large cell T-cell lymphoma stage 3A was admitted with an isolated positron emission tomography(PET)-positive spot in a subcarinal lymph node. Diagnosis was achieved with endobronchial ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration demonstrating a well-differentiated squamous cell c...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Eckardt J,Olsen KE,Petersen H

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various polymorphisms have been detected in the UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A ( UGT1A ) gene, and UGT1A1 *28 and UGT1A1 *6 have important effects on the pharmacokinetics of irinotecan and the risk of severe toxicities during irinotecan therapy. This study was conducted to determine the maximum tolerated dos...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Fukuda M,Shimada M,Kitazaki T,Nagashima S,Hashiguchi K,Ebi N,Takayama K,Nakanishi Y,Semba H,Harada T,Seto T,Okamoto I,Ichinose Y,Sugio K

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated the effect of micro-RNA 24 (miR-24) and WWOX on non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell proliferation and migration in vitro and in vivo. METHODS:We performed bioinformatics analysis and 3' untranslated region luciferase assay to investigate the direct target of miR-24. Proliferation, apopto...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Wang XH,Gan CZ,Xie JY

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A mediastinal germ cell tumor with a sarcomatous component is extremely rare and is accompanied by a poor prognosis. Clinical and radiologic diagnosis is very difficult. Herein, we report a rare case of anterior mediastinal malignant teratoma containing a growing liposarcomatous component and detail the diagnostic pro...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Lee HJ,Seon HJ,Choi YD

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast cancer (BC) is a common cancer in women worldwide. Emerging evidence has indicated that circular RNA hsa-circ_0007255 (circ_0007255) is a prognostic mediator in BC progression. However, the functional role of circ_0007255 needs to be determined. METHODS:The expression of circ_0007255, microRNA (miR)-...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Jia Q,Ye L,Xu S,Xiao H,Xu S,Shi Z,Li J,Chen Z

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A giant thoracic neoplasm is extremely rare and poorly understood. Our systemic study introduced computed tomography angiography (CTA) with three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction imaging and evaluated correlations between imaging, pathology, and surgical management. METHODS:Data from 45 patients undergoing s...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Feng Z,Li M,Liu F,Peng Y,Ren W,Xie H,Peng Z

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of retreatment with anti-programmed death 1 (anti-PD-1) antibodies in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after prior treatment with anti-programmed death-ligand 1 (anti-PD-L1) antibodies. METHODS:Data (N = 15) on patients' characteristics, ...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Fujita K,Yamamoto Y,Kanai O,Okamura M,Hashimoto M,Nakatani K,Sawai S,Mio T

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have reported that soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1) possesses anti-tumor effects by inhibiting angiogenesis in many cancers. Exosomes can be engineered as delivery vehicles for transferring functional biomolecules, such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids (DNA, mRNA, and miRNA)...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Hao D,Li Y,Zhao G,Zhang M

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many randomized clinical trials have demonstrated that epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) are advantageous over standard chemotherapy, either as front-line treatment or as further management of patients with EGFR mutation-positive non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Howev...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Sun H,Sun X,Zhai X,Guo J,Liu Y,Ying J,Wang Z

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic and antitumor activity of spider venom (SV). METHODS:Cell proliferation and cytotoxicity were determined by 3 H-methyl thymidine incorporation ([3 H]-TDR) assay. DNA fragmentation and cell cycle kinetics were analyzed by FACS. In vivo inhibition of tumor s...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Gao L,Zhang J,Liu X,Zhao M,Li L,Liu X,Zhao B

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung cancer is globally one of the leading causes of malignant tumor-related mortality and ranks as having the highest incidence found in men and second in women. Osimertinib is a drug used to target lung cancer but its toxicity is not fully understood. Here we present a case of lung adenocarcinoma in a 78-year-old ma...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Fan M,Mo T,Shen L,Yang L

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is being more widely used in lung cancer, yet reports on its application in pneumonectomies are limited. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic left pneumonectomy for lung cancer. METHODS:A serie...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Li J,Xue Q,Gao Y,Mao Y,Zhao J,Gao S

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lung cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in China. Along with socioeconomic development, environmental problems have intensified and the burden of lung cancer continues to increase. METHODS:In this study, national cancer registry data was used for evaluating incidence, mor...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Chen W,Zheng R,Zeng H,Zhang S

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to compare survival between standard lobectomy and surgeons' preference sublobar resection among patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS:Medical records of patients undergoing pulmonary resection between 2006 and 2016 were reviewed retrospectively. Differences in d...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Huang CS,Hsu PK,Chen CK,Yeh YC,Hsu HS,Shih CC,Huang BS

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple lung nodules caused by pneumonia are a rare presentation in intercostal hemangioma. We experienced a case with intercostal hemangioma that presented with multiple metastasized lung nodules caused by pneumonia, which had previously been misdiagnosed as sarcoma six months earlier. The patient was treated for pn...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Mei L,Shi H,Che G

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired respiratory-digestive tract fistulas occur with abnormal communication between the airways and digestive tract, causing the interflow of gas and liquid. Despite advances in surgical methods and the development of multimodal therapy in recent years, patients with acquired respiratory-digestive tract fistulas c...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Wang H,Ke M,Li W,Wang Z,Li H,Cong M,Zeng Y,Chen L,Lai G,Xie B,Zhang N,Li W,Zhou H,Wang X,Lin D,Zhou Y,Zhang H,Li D,Song X,Wang J,Wu S,Tao M,Sha Z,Tan Q,Han X,Luo L,Ma H,Wang Z

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) activate host antitumor immunity to kill tumor cells. However, ICI therapy may be accompanied by a series of immunotherapy-related adverse effects (irAEs) caused by activated autoreactive T cells. Glucocorticoids are the mainstream therapy for irAEs. However, the usage, dosage and c...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Wang H,Zhou J,Guo X,Li Y,Duan L,Si X,Zhang L

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ROS1 rearrangement is a validated therapeutic driver gene in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and represents a small subset (1-2%) of NSCLC. A total of 17 different fusion partner genes of ROS1 in NSCLC have been reported. The multi-targeted MET/ALK/ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) crizotinib has demonstrated re...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Zhu YC,Zhou YF,Wang WX,Xu CW,Zhuang W,Du KQ,Chen G

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:VATS pulmonary segmentectomy is increasingly proposed as a parenchyma-sparing resection for tumors smaller than 2 cm in diameter. The aim of this study was to compare short-term oncological results and local control in solid non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) <2 cm surgically treated by intentional VATS ...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Darras M,Ojanguren A,Forster C,Zellweger M,Perentes JY,Krueger T,Gonzalez M

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Although epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) are effective for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring EGFR mutations, some patients experience little or no response. The Glasgow prognostic score (GPS...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Kasahara N,Imai H,Naruse I,Tsukagoshi Y,Kotake M,Sunaga N,Kaira K,Maeno T,Asao T,Hisada T

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both hypoxia and oncogenic mutations rewire tumor metabolism. In this study, glucose and glutamine metabolism-related markers were examined in stage I - resectable stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Furthermore, expression of metabolism-related markers was correlated with mutational status to exa...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Meijer TWH,Looijen-Salamon MG,Lok J,van den Heuvel M,Tops B,Kaanders JHAM,Span PN,Bussink J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently, there are no standard regimens for metastatic breast cancer patients (MBC) who have failed ≥ 3 chemotherapy treatments. The aim of this study was to assess whether weekly low-dose bevacizumab-based regimens were well tolerated and would improve efficacy in MBC patients who had failed numerous ther...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Zhai X,Hong R,Fan Y,Yuan P,Wang J,Sang D,Chen J,Zhao C,Ou K,Ma F,Xu B

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the surgical management of a male patient with early-stage lung cancer who underwent thoracoscopic completion right lower lobectomy after previously undergoing sublobar resection for multifocal ground glass nodules of the lung. Perioperative considerations associated with the management of dense ...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Liu YW,Chou SH,Hung JY,Kao CN,Chang PC

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer treatment. The unique spectrum of immune-related adverse events (IrAEs) may occur during treatment. Dermatologic toxicities appear to be one of the most prevalent immunotherapy-related adverse events. The most common symptoms are maculopapular rash and pru...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Si X,He C,Zhang L,Liu X,Li Y,Wang H,Guo X,Zhou J,Duan L,Wang M,Zhang L

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vagus nerve and recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury are not rare complications of lung cancer surgery and can cause lethal consequences. Until now, no optimal method other than paying greater attention during surgery has been available. METHODS:Four patients underwent lung surgery that involved RLN or va...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Li H,Hu Y,Huang J,Yang Y,Xing K,Luo Q

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite recent advances in treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), their role in ALK-positive NSCLC patients is unclear. We investigated the efficacy of ICIs in patients with ALK-positive NSCLC. METHODS:Between 2011 and 2018, a total of 14 ALK-positive NSCLC pat...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Heo JY,Park C,Keam B,Ock CY,Kim M,Kim TM,Kim DW,Kim SH,Kim YJ,Lee JS,Heo DS

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fundamental treatment for papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) involves total or subtotal thyroidectomy. Iodine-131 ((131)I) is routinely utilized to target remnant thyroid cancer and metastasis after thyroidectomy. The effectiveness of other therapeutic modalities remains unsatisfactory; thus, these patients have a poor...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Wang HJ,Yao JM,Zhang ZW,Zhao JY,Shang HX,Liao L,Dong JJ

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Double aortic arch (DAA) is a rare congenital anomaly of the heart and aorta in which a vascular ring that surrounds the trachea and esophagus is formed. In most patients, respiratory distress and dysphagia develop in childhood, and asymptomatic adult patients are rarely known. Herein, we describe a patient with lung ...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Kawamoto N,Okita R,Inokawa H,Hayashi M,Furukawa M,Okada M,Okabe K

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined two cases of primary lung cancer with sebaceous-like clear cells (SLCCs), defined as clear carcinoma cells with microvacuolated cytoplasm and centrally located nuclei, which were selected from among 281 surgical/autopsy cases of lung cancer (2/281, 0.7%). Both cases were higher stage (stage IIA and IIIA), ...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Matsukuma S,Obara K,Kono T,Takeo H,Sato K

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) activating mutations are usually associated with DNA damage repair (DDR) deficiency. However, the precise mechanism has remained elusive. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether EGFR exon 19 deletion mutation downstream signals contributed to DDR deficiency by d...

journal_title：Thoracic cancer

authors： Zhang L,Pradhan B,Guo L,Meng F,Zhong D

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00