Among these 17 genes, PAXIP1-AS2, MYLK-AS1, LINC01433, LNCOG, FOXD3-AS1, TPRG1-AS1, HOXD-AS2, SNAI3-AS1, SOX21-AS1 have already undergone extensive scrutiny within the realm of cancer research. The gene discussed is HOXD-AS2; the disease is cancer.