Vol 17, No 3 (June 29, 2026): Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology

Original Article

Development of a prognostic prediction model incorporating KDM1B for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: an integrated transcriptomic and functional analysis
Zhiwei Sun, Ying Yang, Jing Yu, Youwu Shi, Jing Sun, Feng Du, Yanjie Xiao, Songlin Gao, Xiaodong Zhang, Jun Jia
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:131
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Early palliative care decision is associated with reduced end-of-life healthcare utilization in patients with esophageal and gastric cancer
Pauliina Kitti, Nelli-Sofia Nåhls, Sofia Koivusalo, Riikka-Leena Leskelä, Anu Anttonen, Tiina Saarto, Outi Akrén, Timo Carpén
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:132
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Machine learning-based gastric cancer risk prediction in an asymptomatic screening population: a retrospective cohort study
Ji Hyun Song, San Wang, Young Sun Kim, Sun Young Yang, Hae Yeon Kang, Marharyta Kurban, Sanghee Lim, Jeong Yoon Yim
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:133
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Overexpression of TAZ is associated with downregulation of E-cadherin and indicates poor prognosis in gastric cancer: a clinicopathological study
Xijun Luo, Yisi Tu, Danni Wu, Xiuqin Cai, Wenfeng Li, Shibin Yang
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:134
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Evaluating the prognostic value of cuproptosis-related genes and characterizing PDE3B’s role in gastric cancer: integrative bioinformatics analysis and experimental validation
Linhui Chen, Zi Wang, Yanjun Guo, Chenyang Li, Guoxin Zhang
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:135
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p62/SQSTM1-TRAF6/RIP1 complexes activate NF-κB-mediated PD-L1 expression and promote T-cell apoptosis in MKN45 gastric cancer cells
Shiyang Li, Lingling Guo, Xuan Yang, Minwei Yang, Xiaoqian Li, Tao Ye, Min Jiang, Jian Ma
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:136
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Histopathologic, molecular, and clinical associations of fusion-positive gastrointestinal carcinomas
Bennett A. Caughey, Sean T. Bannon, Chloe Simms, Haley Barnes, Leontios Pappas, Valentina Nardi, Dora Dias-Santagata, A. John Iafrate, Ryan B. Corcoran, Charlotte I. Wang
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:137
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Comparison of endoscopic submucosal dissection and surgery for early signet-ring cell carcinoma of the stomach: a multicenter study
Xinying Yu, Jian Chen, Xiao Liu
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:138
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Metabolic profile alterations as early indicators of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) recurrence and imatinib resistance
Allen Lin Luo, Allen Seylani, Yohannes Haile, Assal Sadighian, Sadaf Sadighian, Mark Agulnik
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:139
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A nomogram for predicting progression-free survival in stage III–IV gastric cancer based on post-treatment cholinesterase and C-reactive protein
Dan Hu, Yumin Wang, Yongjie Zhang
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:140
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Efficacy and safety of modified FLOT chemotherapy in gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma: a retrospective cohort study
Cody Eslinger, Oudai Sahwan, Fares Jamal, Douglas Dias e Silva, Skye Buckner-Petty, Jennah Bauernfeind, Daniel Ahn, Mitesh J. Borad, Christina Wu, Mojun Zhu, Nabil Wasif, Jason Starr, Umair Majeed, Tanios Bekaii-Saab, Pedro Luiz Serrano Uson, Mohamad Bassam Sonbol
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:141
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Excess late mortality among long-term gastric cancer survivors following gastrectomy: a population-based cohort study
Yi Fu, Jian Li
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:142
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Tumor growth suppression of ivermectin in gastric cancer cell lines and primary gastric cancer organoids
Sunwoong Lee, Deuk Kju Jung, Dohyang Kim, Hee Jeong Lim, Su Youn Nam
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:143
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A prognostic nomogram based on log odds of positive lymph nodes to predict survival in gastric cancer patients with neoadjuvant chemotherapy: a large population-based cohort study and external validation
Jun Yang, Yuheng Jin, Xiangning Chen, Wei Jin, Pengfei Wang, Fanghao Mao, Jun Cheng, Jinji Jin
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:144
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Rising prevalence of venous thromboembolism in gastrointestinal cancers: a nationwide analysis of 205 million hospitalizations, 2016–2022
Kuldeepsinh Pradipkumar Atodaria, Arpeet Patel, Niharika Kottapalli, Pratap Tetali, Sabah Iqbal, Samyak Dhruv, Tarun Parvataneni, Steven J. Cohen, Ammar Ashfaq
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:145
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Comparison of preoperative urinary Titin levels and serum Titin levels in patients with gastrointestinal malignancy
Mitsugi Shimoda, Kihiro Izumi, Masahiro Shiihara, Mitsuru Watanabe, Ryoichi Miyamoto, Jiro Shimazaki, Shuji Suzuki
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:146
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Independent prognostic value of tumor deposits in stage III colorectal cancer: a large-scale systematic review and meta-analysis
Jiankun Liao, Haiquan Qin, Linghou Meng, Wentao Wang, Haotang Wei, Xianwei Mo
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:147
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SOX18 knockdown inhibits colorectal cancer metastasis and angiogenesis through regulation of SAPK/JNK and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways
Xiao Deng, Ping Shuai, Suyun Liu, Xiansen Zhu, Zuohua Miao
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:148
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Nursing-led enhanced recovery bundled care in colorectal cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Wei Pan, Yan-Ling Yang, Na Che, Ying Li, Qian Ma
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:149
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Association of the global inflammatory-nutritional index (GINI) with time to next treatment and overall survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer receiving third-line therapy: a real-world retrospective study
Meilu Du, Song Gao, Qi Shi, Susu Han, Wang Yao, Yufei Tang, Xiaoling Yin, Tingting Zhu
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:150
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Paeoniflorin inhibits colorectal cancer stem cell properties via regulating LINC01711/KMT2D/KLF7 axis
Wei Wang, Mei Li, Fan Hu, Renjing Lin, Chongsi Xu, Biao Xie
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:151
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Development of a multivariable prediction model for tumor response and treatment tolerance based on body composition dynamics in rectal cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
Soohyeon Lee, Dong Hyun Kang, Tae Sung Ahn
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:152
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Younger age at colorectal cancer diagnosis in hereditary gastrointestinal cancer predisposition syndromes and Lynch syndrome: a nationwide analysis
Mohamed H. Eldesouki, Ahmed Ibrahim, Bryson W. Katona, Carol Burke, Aasma Shaukat
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:153
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Integrating network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental verification to investigate the mechanism of baicalein in colorectal cancer
Jiahe Wang, Kunyu Han, Bingkun Chen, Yupei Guo, Jinyan Zhao, Xiaoqin Zhu, Jiumao Lin, Yong Chen
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:154
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Deep learning model based on MRI-derived microvascular network simulation parameters for noninvasive assessment of lymphovascular invasion in rectal cancer patients
Yue Di, Xiaofeng Jin, Lei Han, Qin Lu, Tingting Han
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:155
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Identification of telomere-related genes in the progression of colon adenocarcinoma: a bioinformatics analysis
Zhiyong Wang, Shuomin Zhang, Yi Dong, Zhikai Li, Zizhan Li, Zhigang Luan, Sen Wang, Jipan Liu, Yong Li
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:156
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Colorectal cancer survival in patients without curative measures: a retrospective cohort study
Aman Saini, Ademola Adeyeye, Hao Gao, Molly Steele, Alisha Jafri, Pranay Ruparelia, Bhavya Manchukonda, Amyn Haji
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:157
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Association between preoperative aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index and prognosis in colorectal liver metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Huiwen Li, Yuanyuan Yin, Zongliang Yang, Ning Ding, Yongheng He
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:158
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Transanal drainage tube versus diverting stoma for reducing anastomotic leakage after rectal cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Xiaobin Zhang, Zhao Chen, Zongyu Liang
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:159
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Identification and preliminary examination of prognostic genes linked to calcium metabolism in colorectal cancer
Chao Liang, Xiao-Jiang Yi, Jia-Li Liu, Hai-Peng Huang, Tian-Ming Jiang, Jing-Fang Diao
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:160
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Clinicopathological and molecular profiling of sporadic synchronous multiple primary colorectal cancers: focus on microsatellite instability status
Kai Lv, Hui Yang, Xiangpeng Xi, Yulin Liu, Yongbo Zhang, Jingbo Chen
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:161
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Single-cell transcriptomics reveals the prognostic and immune infiltration significance of FOLFOX-bevacizumab treatment and lysine crotonylation characteristics in colon cancer
Shiyang Zhan, Shurong Huang, Yangqiang Wang, Wei Zheng, Zongda Cai, Jinping Chen
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:162
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Prognostic and therapeutic significance of microscopic tumor focus in combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma: a multicenter pathological study
Han Wang, Chun-Yan Xia, Xia Sheng, Yun Zhao, Hong-Zhen Chen, Wen-Ming Cong, Miao-Xia He, Hui Dong
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:163
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Sequential surgery following conversion therapy based on combination of immune checkpoint inhibitors and antiangiogenic targeted drugs as a potential approach for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumor thrombus: a prospective study
Shang Gao, Yanqin Hu, Yinbiao Cao, Weizheng Liu, Hongxiang Jiang, Tong Jiang, Haowen Tang, Shichun Lu
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:164
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A retrospective study on the outcomes of yttrium-90 radiation segmentectomy with resin microspheres compared to microwave ablation for early primary hepatocellular carcinoma
Omar Abdalla, Trey Mcgonigle, Patrick Doyle, Nathaniel Kelm, Tag Alsir Osama, Jared Grice, Shi Huang, Daniel B. Brown, Meaghan Dendy Case
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:165
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The impact of adjuvant chemotherapy on overall survival and cancer-specific survival in patients with extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma across different age groups: a population-based study
Tingyu Liu, Chang Liu, Hefei Ren, Lin Zhou
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:166
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Mining and experimental validation of machine learning-based immune-related diagnostic biomarkers for hepatocellular carcinoma
Wei Li, Hang Jiang, Jian Duan, Jinlan He, Liping Zhao, Guoping Zhong, Chenghu Fan
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:167
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The role of number-of-excitations (NEX) for the usability of free-breathing acquired diffusion-derived ‘vessel density’ (DDVD) and slow diffusion coefficient (SDC) maps in separating liver cysts, hemangiomas, and solid masses with a focus on small lesions
Ming-Hua Sun, Cai-Ying Li, Xin-Yue Xu, Chuan-Jun Xu, Peng-Fei Rong, Yì Xiáng J. Wáng
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:168
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Identification and functional validation of SPON2 as a novel biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma
Wanrong He, Zehua He, Qingfeng Chen, Wei Lan, Guo Zhang
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:169
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A nomogram‑based diagnostic prediction model for differentiating mucinous cystic neoplasms from simple hepatic cysts in patients with hepatic cystic lesions
Diao Kong, Yueqing Xu, Wei Peng
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:170
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Global burden landscape (1990–2021) of gallbladder and biliary tract cancer attributable to high body mass index in older adults and a projection to 2050
Pingping Chen, Wenhao Qin, Bing Hu
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:171
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Real-world feasibility and safety of neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a retrospective single-center study
Soetkin D’Haens, Antoon Billiet, Halit Topal, Baki Topal, Filip Van Herpe, Jeroen Dekervel
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:172
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A single-cell and machine learning framework identifies CAFs-associated signatures linking stromal heterogeneity to immune regulation in pancreatic cancer
Faliang Xing, Jia Sun, Chun Li, Xin Wu, Bo Zhang, Binglu Li
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:173
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Prognostic value of lactate dehydrogenase-to-albumin ratio in metastatic/recurrent pancreatic cancer treated with first-line gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel: a single-center retrospective cohort study
Yoshiya Yamauchi, Atsushi Sofuni, Yuichi Nagakawa, Takao Itoi
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:174
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Review Article

Hepatocellular carcinoma metastasis to salivary glands: a systematic review of diagnostic challenges and survival outcomes
Anthony Onde Morada, Caroline Kai Chen, Clifford Akateh, Michael R. Marvin, Anil Kotru
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:175
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Deciphering the tubulin code: roles and mechanisms of microtubule post-translational modifications in gastrointestinal tumors: a narrative review
Chaofeng Zhou, Dongxiao Li, Zipeng Wang, Meng Xie, Xiangming Ding, Deyu Li
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:176
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From metabolic dysregulation to malignancy: the presence of ZPR1 in gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary malignancies
Mythri Chittilla, Priyanka Nagdev
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:177
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Case Report

A case report of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and gastric signet ring cell adenocarcinoma in the same anatomic site: a clinical and management conundrum
Steve Oguguo Nwokeocha, Jeyavishnupriya Gopalakrishnan, Dikshya Khatiwada, Ashlesha Chaudhary, Rajat Soni, Pavel Bleik, Anush V. Patel
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:178
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Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas with postoperative multiple liver metastases in an older woman: a case report
Yishan Lu, Nana Huang, Ruzhu Wang, Yuting Zhang, Haitao Duan, Ping Gao
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:179
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Brief Report

Patterns of KRAS, NRAS, and BRAF mutations in colorectal cancer in Chile: a 3-year real-world evidence [2019–2021]—a brief report
Fernando Sigler Chávez, Pelegrino Romano De la Torre, Wladimir Flores, Nicolas Cueto, Marcelo Garrido Villanueva, Javiera Veas-Torres, Daniela I. Miranda, Felipe Salinas Barriga, María E. Avendaño, Cristopher San Martin Abello, Andrea C. Sabioncello H., Mauricio A. Sáez, Marialvis Nava Brito, Tania Manriquez Flores, Henry Barrios, Juan A. Godoy, Marcelo Garrido
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:180
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Editorial Commentary

Th1–2 immune balance revisited: refining prognostic immune signatures in colorectal cancer
Clara Meier, Angela Brieger
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:181
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Interpreting ctDNA dynamics in gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) therapy—timing may be key
Jing Yi Lee, Tun Kiat Ko, Jason Yongsheng Chan
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:182
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Revisiting prognostic biomarkers in gastrointestinal stromal tumor: the potential role of ETV1 polymorphisms
Roberto Carmagnani Pestana, Douglas Dias e Silva
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:183
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and edema: reassessing cachexia markers
Irfana Muqbil, Christian Stevens, Muhammad Wasif Saif
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:184
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Preoperative resting heart rate and colorectal cancer mortality: a robust association, but causality remains unestablished
Nayara Priscila Dantas de Oliveira, Dyego Leandro Bezerra de Souza
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:185
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Predicting adherence of imatinib in gastrointestinal stromal tumor—rise of the machines!
Thiru Prasanna, Desmond Yip
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:186
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Natural product-based nanoengineering in gastrointestinal stromal tumors: early promise and translational challenges
Liyang Cai, Yuki Nakanishi
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:187
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Defining the role of endoscopic resection for esophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Thomas M. Li, Abdul Kouanda, Mohamed A. Adam
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:188
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Is the time of ethanol injection over?—has endoscopic ultrasonography-guided radiofrequency ablation become the preferred approach for small pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors?
Fabrice Caillol, Sébastien Godat, Marc Giovannini
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:189
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Comparison of nomograms and predictive tools in gastrointestinal stromal tumor
Bryant Morocho, Steve Kwon
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:190
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Going beyond total skeletal muscle area at L3 (tSMA) to accurately assess pancreatic cancer cachexia
Rishi Surana, Kimberly J. Perez
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:191
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Association between surgical timing and postoperative outcome in patients with residual esophageal cancer after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
Shinichiro Kobayashi, Kaito Tasaki, Shinichiro Ogawa, Luyang Li, Kunihito Matsuguma, Shunsuke Murakami, Kentaro Kubo, Yasumasa Hashimoto, Keiko Hamasaki, Junichi Arai, Kazuma Kobayashi, Keitaro Matsumoto, Susumu Eguchi, Kengo Kanetaka
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:192
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T-helper 1 and 2 cell densities, and mesenteric cytokine levels, are prognostic markers in colorectal cancer
Ibrahim M. Sayed
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:193
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Endoscopic resection for esophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumor: feasibility and oncologic limits
Marcio Roberto Facanali Junior, Everson L. A. Artifon
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
17
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:194
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ESOPEC: targeting micro-metastatic disease combined with local control
Patrick D’Onofrio, Michael K. Gibson
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:195
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Editorial

Linking deubiquitination to pyroptosis: new perspectives from OTUB1 in hepatocellular carcinoma
Li Chen, Jingchao Wang, Hiroyuki Inuzuka, Wenyi Wei
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:196
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Challenges identified from trends in mortality among patients with gastrointestinal cancer in the United States
Yutaka Midorikawa
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:197
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A transcriptomic five-gene signature for sorafenib response prediction in hepatocellular carcinoma: clinical promise and limitations
Maria Reviejo, Nazaret Hortelano-Hernandez, Raul E. Tizado, Oscar Briz, Jose J. G. Marin
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:198
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From prediction to judgment: what a five-variable nomogram teaches us about hepatocellular carcinoma
Vishal G. Shelat
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:199
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Shifting from static to dynamic: the prognostic value of the surgical stress response in hepatocellular carcinoma
Takatsugu Matsumoto, Hiroki Sato, Maiko Niki, Tomoaki Hayakawa, Genki Tanaka, Takayuki Shimizu, Takayuki Shiraki, Shozo Mori, Taku Aoki
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:200
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Ranking targeted therapies in advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma: insights from a network meta-analysis
Muhammad Wasif Saif, Philip A. Philip, Asfar S. Azmi
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:201
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A hub for an herb: is STAT3 blockade at the epicenter of toosendanin-induced NCOA4-dependent ferritinophagy and ferroptosis in cancer cells?
Vadivel Ganapathy, Yangzom D. Bhutia
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:202
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Retraction

Retraction: Promotion of perineural invasion of cholangiocarcinoma by Schwann cells via nerve growth factor
Xingwang Qian, Enchi Liu, Chong Zhang, Ruo Feng, Nguyen Tran, Wenlong Zhai, Fazhan Wang, Zhihai Qin
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology  
2026;
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:203
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