Routine Surveillance of Upper Urinary Tract Imaging for Diagnosing Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Cancer Recurrence in Patients with Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer by Nobutaka Nishimura, Makito Miyake, Tatsuki Miyamoto, Takuto Shimizu, Tomomi Fujii, Yosuke Morizawa, Shunta Hori, Daisuke Gotoh, Yasushi Nakai, Kazumasa Torimoto, Nobumichi Tanaka, Kiyohide Fujimoto

“…A single-institute long-term follow-up cohort study to evaluate the clinical impact of routine surveillance imaging and identify risk factors for upper urinary tract urothelial cancer recurrence after nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer treatment was conducted. Methods and Materials. …”
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Combination therapy of low-dose radiotherapy and immunotherapy in advanced metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a case report and literature review by Chun-Qiao Chen, Hui Huang, Min Pan, Zhe Jia, Jing Zhang, Qiu-Qiu Chen

“…Low-dose radiotherapy (LDRT) is increasingly being investigated for potential cancer treatment. When combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors, LDRT has been shown to significantly improve the immune microenvironment of tumors, thereby promote the immune attack on tumor cells. …”
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Detection of mutations in plasma cell-free DNA of colorectal cancer patients and comparison with cancer panel data for tissue samples of the same cancers by Suji Min, Sun Shin, Yeun-Jun Chung

“…Liquid biopsy has been suggested as an attractive tool for the non-invasive follow-up of cancer treatment outcomes. In this study, we aimed to verify whether the mutations identified in primary tumor tissue samples could be consistently detected in plasma cell–free DNA (cfDNA) by digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR). …”
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Leveraging mRNA technology for antigen based immuno-oncology therapies by Wei Zheng, Michele Ceccarelli, Charalampos S Floudas, Siranush Sarkizova

“…The application of messenger RNA (mRNA) technology in antigen-based immuno-oncology therapies represents a significant advancement in cancer treatment. Cancer vaccines are an effective combinatorial partner to sensitize the host immune system to the tumor and boost the efficacy of immune therapies. …”
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Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Gastric Tube Carcinoma after Esophagectomy Contributes to Long-Term Outcomes by Satoru Hashimoto, Hiroki Sato, Ken-ichi Mizuno, Kazuya Takahashi, Masafumi Takatsuna, Junji Yokoyama, Hiroshi Ichikawa, Manabu Takeuchi, Masaaki Kobayashi, Shuji Terai

“…The curability of GTC with ESD was evaluated histologically according to the Japanese Gastric Cancer Treatment Guidelines. Patient characteristics and procedural and long-term outcomes were analyzed. …”
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Advancements in Managing Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity: Insights from Interventional Clinical Trials by Zhao M, Zhang X, Zhou D, Song J

“…Mei Zhao,1 Xiaohong Zhang,1 Dongyang Zhou,2 Junxian Song3– 5 1Department of Pharmacy, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK; 3Department of Cardiology, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 4Beijing Key Laboratory of Early Prediction and Intervention of Acute Myocardial Infarction, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 5Center for Cardiovascular Translational Research, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Junxian Song, Department of Cardiology, Peking University People’s Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, People’s Republic of China, Email sjx221@163.comPurpose: Anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity (AIC) is a significant complication in cancer treatment, impacting long-term health outcomes. …”
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Lipoic acid-boronophenylalanine-derived multifunctional vesicles for cancer chemoradiotherapy by Liqun Dai, Jie Liu, Tingyu Yang, Xiaorui Yu, Yi Lu, Lili Pan, Siming Zhou, Diyun Shu, Yuanhao Liu, Wuyu Mao, Zhiyong Qian

“…Our findings highlight the potential of LA-BPA derivatives in developing more precise, effective, and less detrimental chemoradiotherapy approaches, marking an advancement in nanomedicine for cancer treatment.…”
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Bioadhesive Chitosan Films Loading Curcumin for Safe and Effective Skin Cancer Topical Treatment by Seila Tolentino, Mylene M. Monteiro, Felipe Saldanha-Araújo, Marcilio Cunha-Filho, Tais Gratieri, Eliete N. Silva Guerra, Guilherme M. Gelfuso

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of chitosan-based bioadhesive films for facilitating the topical delivery of curcumin in skin cancer treatment, addressing the pharmacokinetic limitations associated with oral administration. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Radiomics Analysis for Identifying KRAS Mutations in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer from CT Images: Challenges, Insights and Implications by Mirjam Schöneck, Nicolas Rehbach, Lars Lotter-Becker, Thorsten Persigehl, Simon Lennartz, Liliana Lourenco Caldeira

“…Kirsten Rat Sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS) is a frequently occurring mutation in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and influences cancer treatment and disease progression. In this study, a machine learning (ML) pipeline was applied to radiomic features extracted from public and internal CT images to identify KRAS mutations in NSCLC patients. …”
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Intratumoral <i>Fusobacterium nucleatum</i> in Pancreatic Cancer: Current and Future Perspectives by Domenica Lucia D’Antonio, Anna Zenoniani, Samia Umme, Adriano Piattelli, Maria Cristina Curia

“…Additionally, compelling research suggests that <i>Fn</i> may exert detrimental effects on cancer treatment outcomes. This paper extends the perspective to pancreatic cancer associated with <i>Fn</i>. …”
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Enhancement of chemotherapy using oncolytic virotherapy: Mathematical and optimal control analysis by Joseph Malinzi, Rachid Ouifki, Amina Eladdadi, Delfim F. M. Torres, K. A. Jane White

“…Oncolytic virotherapy has been emerging as a promising novel cancer treatment which may be further combined with the existing therapeutic modalities to enhance their effects. …”
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Metal‐based nanomaterials and nanocomposites as promising frontier in cancer chemotherapy by Sunil Kumar, Monu Kumar Shukla, Abhishek Kumar Sharma, Gururaj K. Jayaprakash, Rajiv K. Tonk, Dinesh K. Chellappan, Sachin Kumar Singh, Kamal Dua, Faheem Ahmed, Sanjib Bhattacharyya, Deepak Kumar

“…Several metal‐based NMs have been studied with the expectation of finding a cure for cancer treatment. In this review, the current development and the potential of plant and metal‐based NMs with their effects on size and shape have been discussed along with their more effective usage in cancer diagnosis and treatment.…”
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Enhancing magnetic hyperthermia: Investigating iron oxide nanoparticle coating and stability by Joana Santos, Jorge Carvalho Silva, Manuel A. Valente, Tânia Vieira, Paula I.P. Soares

“…Cancer treatment research focuses on overcoming the limitations of conventional treatment methods, especially in addressing treatment-resistant malignancies. …”
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Ezetimibe Anticancer Activity via the p53/Mdm2 Pathway by Charmy Twala, Sibusiso Malindisa, Chamone Munnik, Selisha Sooklal, Monde Ntwasa

“…Due to poor oral bioavailability, Ezetimibe must be administered parenterally for cancer treatment.…”
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Enhanced Morbidity of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Used for Salvage after Previously Failed Oncological Treatment and Unsuccessful Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery by Christiana Maria Ribeiro Salles Vanni, Leandro Luongo de Matos, Mário Paulo Faro Junior, Jossi Ledo Kanda, Cláudio Roberto Cernea, Lenine Garcia Brandão, Fábio Roberto Pinto

“…An association was identified between the development of major complications and reconstruction of the hypopharynx (𝑃=0.013) as well as in patients submitted to surgery in association with radiation therapy as a previous cancer treatment (𝑃=0.002). The former condition is also associated with major reconstruction failure (𝑃=0.018). …”
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RNA modifications in cancer by Han Wu, Shi Chen, Xiang Li, Yuyang Li, He Shi, Yiwen Qing, Bohe Shi, Yifei Tang, Zhuoyi Yan, Yang Hao, Dongxu Wang, Weiwei Liu

“…By addressing these aspects, this review aims to bridge current research gaps and underscore the therapeutic potential of targeting RNA modifications to improve cancer treatment strategies and patient outcomes.…”
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Enhanced targeted treatment of cervical cancer using nanoparticle-based doxycycline delivery system by Sadia Anjum, Ayesha Akhtar, Saleh M. Aldaqal, Maisa S. Abduh, Hammad Ahmad, Riaz Mustafa, Faiza Naseer, Maryam Sadia, Tahir Ahmad

“…These results underscore the potential of HA-Chitosan-based DOX nanoparticles in improving cervical cancer treatment through enhanced targeted delivery and inhibition of tumor-promoting mechanisms.…”
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Tanshinlactone triggers methuosis in breast cancer cells via NRF2 activation by Wanjun Lin, Zifeng Huang, Xuening Zhang, Dayuan Zheng, Yanchao Yang, Meina Shi, Dongfang Yang, Tong Chu, Wenzhe Ma

“…Additionally, tanshinlactone demonstrated effectiveness against lapatinib-resistant breast cancer cells, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for overcoming drug resistance in cancer treatment.ConclusionTanshinlactone as a novel therapeutic agent, is capable of selectively inhibiting ER+ and HER2+/EGFR + breast tumors through a unique mechanism of inducing catastrophic macropinocytosis. …”
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Grade IV oral mucositis treatment with Brazilian green propolis mucoadherent gel by Diogo Alvarenga Silva, Patrícia Carlos Caldeira, Silvia Ferreira de Sousa, Vagner Rodrigues Santos

“…Rapid treatment of OM means restoring quality of life to patients and lowering the cost of cancer treatment for public health. There male patients with oral carcinoma undergoing radiotherapy treatment were followed between August 2018 and April 2019. …”
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The Contribution of Secondary Particles Following Carbon Ion Radiotherapy to Soft Errors in CIEDs by Yudai Kawakami, Makoto Sakai, Hiroaki Masuda, Masami Miyajima, Takao Kanzaki, Kazutoshi Kobayashi, Tatsuya Ohno, Hiroshi Sakurai

“…<italic>Introduction:</italic> While carbon ion radiotherapy is highly effective in cancer treatment, it has a high risk of causing soft error, which leads to malfunctions in cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIEDs). …”
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