Dual Role of Bacteria in Carcinoma: Stimulation and Inhibition by Suad A Al-Hilu, Wisam H Al-Shujairi

“…We also discuss how live bacteria interact with tumor microenvironments to induce tumor regression through colonization and spread. …”
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Diagnosis of Distal Cholangiocarcinoma after the Removal of Choledocholithiasis by Yasuhiro Ito, Takeshi Kenmochi, Tomohisa Egawa, Shinobu Hayashi, Atsushi Nagashima, Yuko Kitagawa

“…Intraductal ultrasonography (IDUS) detected a tumor in 8 patients in Group A, while in Group B, IDUS detected normality in 1 patient (3%) and tumors in 29 patients (97%) (P=1.000). …”
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Integrative analysis of Ewing’s sarcoma reveals that the MIF-CD74 axis is a target for immunotherapy by Fangzhou He, Jiuhui Xu, Fanwei Zeng, Boyang Wang, Yi Yang, Jie Xu, Xin Sun, Tingting Ren, Xiaodong Tang

“…Importantly, MIF blockade effectively reshaped the tumor immune microenvironment, turning cold tumors hot and inhibiting tumor growth. …”
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MicroRNA155 in non-small cell lung cancer: a potential therapeutic target by Xiangju Wei, Xiangju Wei, Xianmin Xiong, Xianmin Xiong, Ze Chen, Bi Chen, Cantang Zhang, Wenhui Zhang

“…Among its subtypes, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most prevalent and one of the most challenging malignant tumors to treat. To date, various therapeutic approaches, including surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, have been employed in the management of lung cancer; however, due to its aggressive nature, the survival rates remain low. …”
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Unexpected encounters: The surprising link between ovarian cancer and axillary lymphadenopathy by Marina Balbino, Federica Masino, Manuela Montatore, Francesca Anna Carpagnano, Giuseppe Guglielmi

“…Ovarian tumors represent a significant health concern for women, often leading to morbidity and mortality. …”
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A Case of Fibrous Pseudotumor in the Scrotum: Challenge for Diagnosis and Testicular Preservation by Hirotake Kodama, Shingo Hatakeyama, Teppei Matsumoto, Toshikazu Tanaka, Hirotaka Horiguchi, Yuka Kubota, Hayato Yamamoto, Atsushi Imai, Takahiro Yoneyama, Yasuhiro Hashimoto, Takuya Koie, Chikara Ohyama

“…Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed paratesticular tumors. Testicular tumor marker levels were within normal limits. …”
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Comparative transcriptomic analysis of primary endometrial cancer and bone metastatic cancer: metastasis-associated genes and abnormal cell cycle regulation by Qinmin Wu, Feng Li, Yunlong Zhang, Siying Li, Chuan Xiang

“…Abstract Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most common tumor of the female reproductive system. Its incidence is rising worldwide. …”
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Case report: Transarterial chemoembolization for nasal hemangiosarcoma in a dog by Keunho Kim, Changgyu Lim, Songyi Kim, Hearang Lim, Sang-Hwan Hyun, Byeong-Teck Kang, Dongwoo Chang, Namsoon Lee

“…The procedure successfully reduced the tumor size and alleviated the dog’s symptoms. Follow-up CT scans at 1, 3, 7, and 10 months, demonstrated sustained tumor shrinkage. …”
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Leveraging mRNA technology for antigen based immuno-oncology therapies by Wei Zheng, Michele Ceccarelli, Charalampos S Floudas, Siranush Sarkizova

“…Tumor neoantigens are de novo epitopes derived from somatic mutations, avoiding T-cell central tolerance of self-epitopes and inducing immune responses to tumors. …”
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Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomographic Imaging of the Early Time Course of Therapy-Induced Cell Death Using Technetium 99m Tricarbonyl His-Annexin A5 in a Colorectal Cancer Xe... by Christel Vangestel, Christophe Van de Wiele, Gilles Mees, Koen Mertens, Steven Staelens, Chris Reutelingsperger, Patrick Pauwels, Nancy Van Damme, Marc Peeters

“…As apoptosis occurs over an interval of time after administration of apoptosis-inducing therapy in tumors, the changes in technetium 99m ( 99m Tc)-tricarbonyl (CO) 3 His-annexin A5 (His-ann A5) accumulation over time were examined. …”
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Intratumor Genetic Heterogeneity of Breast Carcinomas as Determined by Fine Needle Aspiration and TaqMan Low Density Array by Maria B. Lyng, Anne-Vibeke Lænkholm, Niels Pallisgaard, Werner Vach, Ann Knoop, Martin Bak, Henrik J. Ditzel

“…High correlations between the gene profiles of tumor FNAs and tissue biopsies from the same patient were observed for all patients. …”
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Papillary Cystadenoma: An Incidental Finding in Tubal Ligation by Tabitha Lynn Ward, Neda Zarrin-Khameh

“…von Hippel-Lindau disease (vHLD) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder with multiple benign and malignant tumors of different organs. We report a papillary cystadenoma of the mesosalpinx found in close association with an adenomatoid tumor discovered incidentally following tubal ligation in a patient with vHLD.…”
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A case of thymoma presenting as pyrexia of unknown origin by Vikas Marwah, Robin Choudhary, V Shrinath, Gourang Paliwal

“…Thymomas are rare mediastinal tumors that present as anterior mediastinal mass; however, thymomas presenting as pyrexia of unknown origin has rarely been reported in the literature. …”
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Role of Re-Resection in Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer by Harry W. Herr

“…Cohort and randomized studies show that restaging TUR detects more tumors than initial TUR, improves clinical staging, and reduces the frequency of early tumor recurrences. …”
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Lobular Mammary Carcinoma Presenting as an Obstructing Rectal Mass by Ebrahim Almahmeed, Eman Aljufairi, Noof Alshaibani

“…Due to the rarity of this condition and its resemblance clinically and radiologically to primary gastrointestinal tract tumors, diagnosis and treatment are challenging. We present a case of metastatic lobular mammary carcinoma in a 52-year-old Bahraini woman who presented with an obstructing rectal mass.…”
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Liposarcoma of the Spermatic Cord: A Case Report by M. S. Papageorgiou, G. Dadakas, K. Donev

“…Liposarcomas are malignant tumors derived embryologically from mesodermal tissues. …”
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Correlation of HER2 expression and clinicopathological characteristics in patients with urothelial carcinoma in China by WANG Shanshan, YE Dingwei, YANG Li, CHENG Fan, YANG Tiejun, ZHANG Xiaoping, YU Zhixian, ZHANG Qingyun, YANG Yong

“…HER2 is a significant biomarker and therapeutic target in various tumors. In recent years, anti-HER2 antibody-drug conjugates have shown significant clinical efficacy in UC patients with HER2 overexpression. …”
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CD4 T cell dynamics shape the immune response to combination oncolytic herpes virus and BRAF inhibitor therapy for melanoma by Victoria Jennings, Kevin Harrington, Hardev Pandha, Alan Melcher, Adel Samson, Fiona Errington-Mais, Victoria Roulstone, Eva Crespo-Rodriguez, Galabina Bozhanova, Shane Foo, Emmanuel C Patin, Martin McLaughlin, Malin Pedersen, Richard Vile, Joan Kyula, Jehanne Hassan, Lizzie Appleton, Charleen ML Chan Wah Hak, Gabby Baker, Edward Armstrong, Matthew Chiu, Masahiro Ono

“…Antigen-engaged CD4 +effectors correlate with tumor growth control, and depletion of Treg by addition of an anti-CD25 ICI, releasing suppression of conventional CD4 +effectors by Treg, enhances survival and activates immune signaling within tumors.…”
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NPRL2 gene therapy induces effective antitumor immunity in KRAS/STK11 mutant anti-PD1 resistant metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in a humanized mouse model by Ismail M Meraz, Mourad Majidi, Renduo Song, Feng Meng, Lihui Gao, Qi Wang, Jing Wang, Elizabeth J Shpall, Jack A Roth

“…Expression of NPRL2/TUSC4, a tumor-suppressor gene, is reduced in many cancers including NSCLC. …”
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Fractionated robotic radiosurgery for unfavorable nonfunctioning pituitary macroadenoma: 5-year outcomes from a single institution protocol by Akrita Bhatnagar, Monica Pernia Marin, Jonathan W. Lischalk, Min Ji Koh, Siviero Agazzi, Simeng Suy, Brent T. Harris, Susmeeta T. Sharma, Edward Aulisi, Amjad Anaizi, Mohamed H. Khattab, Walter C. Jean, Walter C. Jean, Sean P. Collins, Brian T. Collins

“…The indication for radiosurgery was tumor progression (n = 14, 70%) or residual tumor after subtotal resection (n = 6, 30%). …”
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