Based on clinical data, upregulation of LINC00520 is also considered to be an indicator of poor prognosis in lung cancer, NSCLC, LUAD, PTC, CRC, MM, HNSCC, LSCC, NPC, etc. Besides, upregulation of LINC00520 is also related to the reduced radiosensitivity of HNSCC. This evidence concerns the gene LINC00520 and colorectal carcinoma.