The expression level of CNTN1 showed a clear association with clinicopathological parameters and poor prognosis in many cancers including lung [58], gastric [60], prostate [63], astrocytic gliomas [69], stomach [65], thyroid [7] cancers, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) [68] and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) [54]. The gene discussed is CNTN1; the disease is oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma.