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ArticleTranslational cancer research2023

Abnormal variation and prognostic significance of circulating immune cells in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated with chemoradiotherapy: a prospective cohort study.

Chaoxiong Huang, Jianming Ding, Chuanzhong Huang, Ligen Yu, Imjai Chitapanarux, Michael Benedict A Mejia, Zhaodong Fei, Chuanben Chen

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Chaoxiong Huang *Department of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Jianming Ding *Department of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Chuanzhong HuangDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Ligen YuOffice of Data and Analytics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
Imjai ChitapanaruxDivision of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Michael Benedict A MejiaDepartment of Radiation Oncology, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila, Philippines.
Zhaodong FeiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Chuanben ChenDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Fujian Provincial Cancer Hospital · CNChiang Mai University · THFujian Medical University · CNNanyang Technological University · SGUniversity of Santo Tomas Hospital · PH

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Abstract

Background: Circulating immune cells are associated with tumor development and poor prognosis in multiple solid tumors. However, the circulating immune-cell profile of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) remains largely unknown. Therefore, we aimed to determine the changes in immune status and the prognostic significance of circulating immune cells before and after chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in patients, which can provide clinicians with valuable insights to optimize treatment strategies, monitor immune function, and personalize interventions, ultimately improving patient outcomes. Methods: Circulating immune cells before and after CRT in 77 patients with NPC and in 30 healthy controls were measured with flow cytometry. A thorough follow-up was conducted to assess prognosis outcomes, including local failure-free rate (LFFR), distant failure-free rate (DFFR), disease-free survival (DFS), and overall survival (OS). The differences of the subpopulation distribution in the two groups were determined by Results: Compared with the control group, the NPC group showed significant decreases in the proportions of CD3 Conclusions: The disproportion of circulating immune cells was observed in patients with NPC before treatment. CRT further aggravated immune dysfunction. Notably, a lower percentage of CD19

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chemoradiotherapycirculating immune cellsimmune functionNasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC)prognosis

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