We are pleased that our manuscript has been successfully published in World Journal of Clinical Oncology. The peer-review procedure was well-organized. The reviewers raised insightful comments on our clinical data interpretation and discussion section, which greatly improved the scientific quality of our work. The editorial office kept good communication with authors at every stage of publication. Overall, we have a positive experience of publishing in this journal. Suggestions: 1. Add more detailed online tutorials for new authors about manuscript submission. 2. Shorten the waiting time for the initial review decision appropriately if possible.