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ArticleAmerican journal of cancer research2026

Efficacy of tislelizumab combined with nab-paclitaxel and nedaplatin in advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and its impact on serum tumor markers.

Rongzhi Huang, Guoyi Shen, Wenshan Zhang, Yimin Lin, Zhen Huang, Yizhi Dai, Yong Lin, Yi Zhang

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Rongzhi HuangDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University Zhangzhou 363000, Fujian, China.
Guoyi ShenDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University Zhangzhou 363000, Fujian, China.
Wenshan ZhangDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University Zhangzhou 363000, Fujian, China.
Yimin LinDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University Zhangzhou 363000, Fujian, China.
Zhen HuangDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University Zhangzhou 363000, Fujian, China.
Yizhi DaiDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University Zhangzhou 363000, Fujian, China.
Yong LinDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University Zhangzhou 363000, Fujian, China.
Yi ZhangDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University Zhangzhou 363000, Fujian, China.

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objectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of tislelizumab combined with nab-paclitaxel plus nedaplatin for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), and its effects on serum tumor markers and inflammatory cytokines.

methodsA total of 228 advanced ESCC patients were retrospectively enrolled and divided into an observation group (tislelizumab combined with nab-paclitaxel plus nedaplatin, n=114) and a control group (chemotherapy alone: nab-paclitaxel plus nedaplatin, n=114). Related serological indicators, T lymphocyte subsets, quality of life, short-term efficacy, pathological response, survival outcomes and adverse reactions were compared. Independent prognostic factors were analyzed via univariate and multivariate Cox regression.

resultsAfter treatment, both groups exhibited decreased levels of tumor markers, inflammatory cytokines, soluble PD-1, PD-L1, VEGF and MMP-9, with lower levels in the observation group (all P<0.05). The observation group had improved immune function, higher SF-36 scores, as well as higher objective response rate, disease control rate, and pathological response indexes (all P<0.05). Moreover, patients in the observation group had longer progression-free survival and overall survival (both P<0.05). Advanced TNM stage was an adverse prognostic factor, while combined immunochemotherapy reduced mortality risk.

conclusionTislelizumab plus the dual chemotherapy regimen can effectively reduce serum tumor markers and alleviate tumor-related inflammation, improve immune status, quality of life and survival of patients with advanced ESCC with acceptable safety, supporting its potential for broader clinical application.

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chemotherapyesophageal squamous cell carcinomaTislelizumab

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PMCPMC13683245

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