Vol 5, No 2 (April 28, 2016): Translational Lung Cancer Research

Editorial

Treatment of limited-stage small cell lung cancer in the elderly, chemotherapy vs. sequential chemoradiotherapy vs. concurrent chemoradiotherapy: that’s the question
Cesare Gridelli, Francesca Casaluce, Assunta Sgambato, Fabio Monaco, Cesare Guida
Translational Lung Cancer Research  
2016;
5
(2)
:150-154
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Review Articles on Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer1

Epigenetics in non-small cell lung cancer: from basics to therapeutics
Junaid Ansari, Rodney E. Shackelford, Hazem El-Osta
Translational Lung Cancer Research  
2016;
5
(2)
:155-171
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The role of epithelial to mesenchymal transition in resistance to epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors in non-small cell lung cancer
Kristine Raaby Jakobsen, Christina Demuth, Boe Sandahl Sorensen, Anders Lade Nielsen
Translational Lung Cancer Research  
2016;
5
(2)
:172-182
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Is surgery still the optimal treatment for stage I non-small cell lung cancer?
Drew Moghanaki, Joe Y. Chang
Translational Lung Cancer Research  
2016;
5
(2)
:183-189
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Controversies on Lung Cancer: Pros and Cons (Section Chairs: Suresh Senan, Helmut H. Popper)2

Pros: concurrent chemo-radiotherapy remains the ideal treatment in fit patients with large volume unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer
Bryan M. Rabatic, Feng-Ming (Spring) Kong
Translational Lung Cancer Research  
2016;
5
(2)
:190-194
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Cons: concurrent chemo-radiotherapy remains the ideal treatment in fit patients with inoperable large volume stage III non-small cell lung cancer
George Rodrigues
Translational Lung Cancer Research  
2016;
5
(2)
:195-197
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Rebuttal from Prof. Kong and Dr. Rabatic
Bryan M. Rabatic, Feng-Ming (Spring) Kong
Translational Lung Cancer Research  
2016;
5
(2)
:198-200
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Rebuttal from Prof. Rodrigues
George Rodrigues
Translational Lung Cancer Research  
2016;
5
(2)
:201
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Evidence-Based Medicine3

Prognostic value of the expression of estrogen receptor β in patients with non-small cell lung cancer: a meta-analysis
Lihong Ma, Ping Zhan, Yafang Liu, Zejun Zhou, Qingqing Zhu, Yingying Miu, Xiaoxia Wang, Jiajia Jin, Qian Li, Tangfeng Lv, Yong Song
Translational Lung Cancer Research  
2016;
5
(2)
:202-207
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Commentary

Erlotinib plus concurrent whole-brain radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancers patients with multiple brain metastases
Danny Ulahannan, Siow-Ming Lee
Translational Lung Cancer Research  
2016;
5
(2)
:208-211
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News

Translational Lung Cancer Research is endorsed by the Brazilian Society of Thoracic Surgery
Editorial Office
Translational Lung Cancer Research  
2016;
5
(2)
:212
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Retraction

Retraction to platelets and their role in cancer evolution and immune system
Editorial Team
Translational Lung Cancer Research  
2016;
5
(2)
:213
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Disclosure:

1. The series “Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer” was commissioned by the Editorial office, Translational Lung Cancer Research without any sponsorship or funding.

2. The series “Controversies on Lung Cancer: Pros and Cons” was commissioned by the Editorial office, Translational Lung Cancer Research without any sponsorship or funding. Suresh Senan and Helmut H. Popper served as the unpaid Guest Editors for the series.

3. The series “Evidence-Based Medicine” was commissioned by the Editorial office, Translational Lung Cancer Research without any sponsorship or funding.