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The 30th Anniversary of Current Oncology: Perspectives in Clinical Oncology Practice
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 18951 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical oncology; cancers; clinical trials
New Treatments in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
edited by Kelly J. Lafaro
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6182 | Submission Open
Keywords: pancreatic cancer; novel treatments; novel therapies; targeted therapies; immune therapy; vaccine therapy; pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma; pancreatic surgery; chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer; surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Integrative and Multi-Modality Therapy in the Next Generation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Management
edited by Brandon M. Meyers, Howard Lim, Anand Swaminath and Pablo Emilio Serrano
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1597 | Submission Open
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; HCC; multi-modality therapy; surgical therapy; interventional radiology; transplant; radiation therapy; systemic therapy; immunotherapy and immunotherapy-based combinations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Advances in Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
edited by Suresh Rana
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1468 | Submission Open
Keywords: head and neck cancer; IMPT; proton arc; proton therapy; clinical outcome; dosimetry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Head and Neck Oncology)
Immunotherapy in Thoracic Malignancies
edited by and Randeep Sangha
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 21372 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunotherapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; CTLA4 inhibitors; predictive factors; financial implications; toxicity; resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
New Frontiers in Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 23192 | Submission Open
Keywords: pancreatic cancer (adenocarcinoma); chemotherapy; immunotherapy; radiotherapy; personalized medicine; predictive biomarkers; prognostic biomarkers; symptom management; cachexia; pain management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Feature Advancements in Section "Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology"
edited by and Maria Otth
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1333 | Submission Open
Keywords: childhood; adolescent and young adult cancer; survivorship; care models; transition; rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology)
Advances in Robot-Assisted Thoracic Cancer Surgery
edited by Marc Boada and Anna Ureña
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open
Keywords: lung cancer; minimally invasive surgery; robotic-assisted thoracic surgery; RATS; early stage; uniportal thoracic surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
2nd Edition: Treatment of Bone Metastasis
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2523 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone metastases; imaging; prognostic factors; prognostic score; novel therapies; medical treatments; interventional radiology; surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone and Soft Tissue Oncology)
Closing the Cancer Equity Gap: Cancer Services in Rural and Medically Underserved Communities submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9946 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer screening; access gaps; equity; culturally sensitive care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative and Supportive Care)
Imaging-Based Early Diagnosis of Cancers Using Artificial Intelligence
edited by and Anselm Schulz
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3795 | Submission Open
Keywords: screening; prevention; detection; staging; body composition; computer-aided diagnosis; PET; CT; MRI; mammography; artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; diagnostic radiology; cancers
Feature Reviews in Section "Oncology Nursing"
edited by , Carmen Loiselle and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2573 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer care; survivor; oncology nursing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology Nursing)
Recent Advances in Transplant Oncology
edited by Boris Luis Gala-López and Blaire Anderson
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1505 | Submission Open
Keywords: transplant oncology; hepatocellular carcinoma; cholangiocarcinoma; liver metastasis; colorectal cancer; neuroendocrine tumors; patient selection; waitlist mortality; precision medicine; organ allocation
Hype or Hope—Combination Therapies for Lung Cancer
edited by Daniel Breadner
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 401 | Submission Open
Keywords: NSCLC; chemo-immunotherapy; immunotherapy; chemoradiation; SCLC; combination therapies; duo-immunotherapy; targeted therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
2nd Edition: Molecular Testing for Thyroid Nodules and Cancer submission deadline 14 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1299 | Submission Open
Keywords: thyroid nodules; thyroid cancer; molecular testing; cytology; fine needle aspiration; personalized medicine; mutations
Renal Cell Carcinoma Management
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4853 | Submission Open
Keywords: renal cell carcinoma; immunotherapy; targeted therapies; radiotherapy; histopatological characteristics; genomic profiling; molecular characterization; biomarker; metabolism; adverse events
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
Clinical Management and Outcomes of Lung Cancer Patients
edited by Jason S. Agulnik and Victor Cohen
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12359 | Submission Open
Keywords: targeted therapy; immunotherapy; ctDNA and NGS; neoadjuvant and periadjuvant; advanced/metastatic disease; mutations (EGFR; ALK; BRAF; MET; ROS1)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
2023–2024 Article Series of the Canadian Association of General Practitioners in Oncology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11928 | Submission Open
Novel Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, and Immune Biomarkers for Gastroesophageal and Liver Cancer
edited by Anwaar Saeed and Ludimila Cavalcante
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4117 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunotherapy; targeted therapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; gastroesophageal cancer; liver cancer; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Advancements in Clinical Trials in Oncology: Design, Enrichment, Safety, Operations, Patient Centricity, and Endpoints
edited by Brandon Michael Henry
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3629 | Submission Open
Keywords: oncology clinical trials; drug safety; endpoints; biomarkers; study design; methodology; biologics; targeted therapies
Diet and Physical Activity Management during Cancer submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 447 | Submission Open
Keywords: diets and physical activities; signaling pathways; preventing tumorigenesis; anticancer therapies; potential pharmacological targets; caloric restriction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative and Supportive Care)
Oncoplastic Breast Conserving Surgery: Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life
edited by Paolo Orsaria
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 429 | Submission Open
Keywords: oncoplastic surgery; therapeutic mammoplasty; displacement procedures; contralateral reduction; quality of life
Gastrointestinal Cancers in Eastern Canada
edited by Timothy Asmis
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 412 | Submission Open
Keywords: colorectal cancer; hepatocellular carcinoma; Eastern Canada; gastric cancer; gastrointestinal cancers; rectal cancer; biliary tract cancer; cholangiocarcinoma gastroesophageal cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Biliary Tract Cancer Updates: Advancements and Insights
edited by Kristen R. Spencer
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open
Keywords: biliary tract cancer; intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma; extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma; gallbladder cancer; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; molecular profiling; clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Updates on Diagnosis and Treatment for Pediatric Solid Tumors
edited by Nur P. Damayanti
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric tumors; diagnostic innovation; targeted therapy; personalized oncology; pediatric pharmacogenomics; translational oncology; pediatric rare tumor; cancer survivorship; early detection; pediatric clinical trial
(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology)
An In-Depth Review of Desmoid Tumours
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: desmoid tumour; desmoid-like fibromatosis; active surveillance; molecular pathogenesis; surgery and margins; radiation therapy; chemotherapy; novel treatment options; functional outcomes; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone and Soft Tissue Oncology)
Novel Biomarkers and Liver Cancer submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 945 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarker; hepatocellular carcinoma; cholangiocarcinoma; prognosis; therapy response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
New Challenges and Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer: From Predictive Biomarkers to Minimally Invasive Techniques
edited by Efstratios Koletsis and Alexandra Tsaroucha
submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: lung cancer; immunotherapy; lung disease; targeted therapy; video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
From Screening to Treatment: Technology’s Impact on Breast Cancer Care
edited by Jaroslaw Skokowski
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4222 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; technology; artificial intelligence (AI); virtual reality (VR); screening; diagnosis; digital pathology; robotic mastectomy; precision oncology; transdisciplinary collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Breast Cancer)
New Aspects in Prostate Cancer Imaging
edited by Bernhard Grubmüller
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2737 | Submission Open
Keywords: prostate cancer imaging; multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging; positron emission tomography; prostate specific membrane antigen; cancer detection; novel radiotracers; artificial intelligence; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
Palliative-Setting Radiotherapy in Contemporary Cancer Care
edited by Fleur Huang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1304 | Submission Open
Keywords: palliative radiotherapy; symptom control; oligorecurrence or oligoprogression; re-irradiation; advanced cancer; metastases; quality of life; patient-reported outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative and Supportive Care)
High-Grade Neuroendocrine Neoplasms submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1017 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroendocrine tumor; neuroendocrine carcinoma; small cell carcinoma; large cell carcinoma; chemotherapy; immunotherapy; peptide receptor radionuclide therapy; alpha particle therapy
Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: Does the Conditioning Regimen Intensity Still Matter?
edited by Imran Ahmad
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open
Keywords: conditioning; preparative; regimen; allogeneic; hematopoietic; transplantation; myeloablative; nonmyeloablative; reduced
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)
Radioembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma submission deadline 10 Feb 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8205 | Submission Open
Keywords: radioembolization; hepatocellular carcinoma; combination therapy; immunotherapy; dosimetry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Tumors
edited by Dante Amelio, and Giuseppe Minniti
submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1574 | Submission Open
Keywords: stereotactic radiosurgery; gamma knife; cyber knife; particle therapy; brain tumors; skull base tumors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)
New Perspectives in Real-World Drug Safety and Effectiveness in Cancer Treatment submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1293 | Submission Open
Keywords: real-world evidence; drug safety; pharmacovigilance; effectiveness; targeted therapies; immunotherapy; oncology; geriatric oncology; drug adherence
Physical Activity and Exercise in Cancer Care
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3979 | Submission Open
New and Emerging Trends in Prostate Cancer
edited by and Steven Tisseverasinghe
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3102 | Submission Open
Keywords: prostate SBRT; recurrent prostate cancer; treatment intensification with ARPIs; PARP inhibitors; lutetium-177; immunotherapy; oligometastases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
Building Hope for the Next Decade of Psychosocial Oncology: Optimizing the Integration of Supportive Care into Oncology Care
edited by Fredrick D. Ashbury, , Jackie Bender, , Madeline Li and Gilla K. Shapiro
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 881 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychosocial oncology; hope; cancer; interdisciplinary research; Canada; CAPO
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychosocial Oncology)
Transdisciplinary Holistic Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care
edited by Janet Margaret De Groot and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 659 | Submission Open
Keywords: multidisciplinary; cultural; precision psychosocial oncology; healthcare provider communication; healthcare provider-patient relationships; patients-primary caregiver relationships; palliative care; advanced cancer; intersectional identities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology Nursing)
Pathways to Recovery and Resilience in Breast Cancer Survivorship
edited by Nazanin Derakhshan
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 560 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; intervention; mixed methods; digital health; personalized care; AI; resilience; anxiety; depression; neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychosocial Oncology)
Advances in Personalized Therapy for Breast Cancer
edited by Erin Powell
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; personalized; targeted therapy; target; subtype
(This special issue belongs to the Section Breast Cancer)
Treatment for Glioma: Retrospect and Prospect submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11514 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurosurgery; gliomas; new diagnostic strategies; preoperative planning; new surgical treatment choices; non-invasive therapies; new oncologic treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)
Ovarian Cancer in the Age of Precision Medicine
edited by Alicia A. Tone
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11140 | Submission Open
Keywords: ovarian cancer; omics; prevention; diagnosis; treatment; survivorship; equity; patient engagement  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gynecologic Oncology)
Action and Impact: Prevention and Screening Strategies Contributing to the Elimination of Cervical Cancer
edited by Samara Perez
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6186 | Submission Open
Keywords: HPV vaccine acceptability; cervical cancer health behaviours; implementation sciences; behavioural sciences
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gynecologic Oncology)
Recent Advancements in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Molecular Mechanisms
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2066 | Submission Open
Keywords: malignant pleural mesothelioma; surgical treatment; chemotherapy; neoadjuvant treatment; immunotherapy; multimodal treatment; artificial intelligence predict
Clinical Progression and Treatment Outcome of Multiple Myeloma
edited by Guido Lancman, Alissa Visram and Rayan Kaedbey
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 727 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple myeloma; real-world predictors of response; sequencing; treatment selection; resistance mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)
Challenges in Management of Thoracic Malignancies in Patients with COPD
edited by and Κonstantinos Bartziokas
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 387 | Submission Open
Keywords: COPD; lung cancer; secondary pulmonary metastases; immunotherapy; targeted therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
Advances in Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer
edited by Rossanna C. Pezo
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunotherapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; breast cancer; immunotherapy resistance; biomarkers; PD-1
(This special issue belongs to the Section Breast Cancer)
Self-Management/Patient Activation and Self-Management Support Interventions for Cancer Survivors
edited by
submission deadline 1 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-management interventions; supported self-management; health coaching; patient activation; healthy lifestyle behaviors; patient activation; cancer and cancer survivorship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology Nursing)
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