The maladjustment of long non‐coding RNAs (lncRNAs) is involved in the pathogenesis of NSCLC.5, 6, 7 For one thing, lncRNAs can be utilized as the indicators for forecasting the prognosis of NSCLC.6, 8, 9, 10 Raised expression of lncRNA AFAP1‐AS110 or down‐regulation of EPB41L4A‐AS2 6 indicates an unfavourable prognosis in patients with NSCLC. Here, AFAP1 is linked to non-small cell lung carcinoma.