Special Issues

Current Oncology publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

Section
Search by Title/Keyword
 
Order results
Display
Results per page
Radiotherapy for Genitourinary Cancer
edited by and
submission deadline 1 Jun 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 32900
Keywords: radiation therapy; genitourinary cancer; definitive therapy; palliative therapy; radiation and systemic therapy; biomarkers; diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
Recent Advances in Transplant Oncology
edited by Boris Luis Gala-López and Blaire Anderson
submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2211 | Submission Open
Keywords: transplant oncology; hepatocellular carcinoma; cholangiocarcinoma; liver metastasis; colorectal cancer; neuroendocrine tumors; patient selection; waitlist mortality; precision medicine; organ allocation
Immunotherapy in Thoracic Malignancies
edited by and Randeep Sangha
submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 29747 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunotherapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; CTLA4 inhibitors; predictive factors; financial implications; toxicity; resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
Artificial Intelligence in Thoracic Surgery
edited by Marc Boada
submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4037 | Submission Open
Keywords: thoracic surgery; artificial intelligence; machine learning; lung cancer; robotic thoracic surgery; big data; data science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
Advances in B-cell Lymphoma: From Diagnostics to Cure
edited by and Megan E. Melody
submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2415 | Submission Open
Keywords: B-cell lymphoma; treatment; molecular profiling; immunotherapies; cellular therapies
Imaging-Based Early Diagnosis of Cancers Using Artificial Intelligence
edited by and Anselm Schulz
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11947 | 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
Biliary Tract Cancer Updates: Advancements and Insights
edited by Kristen R. Spencer
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5184 | 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 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3229 | 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)
Clinical Management of Cervical Cancer
edited by Vanessa Samouëlian
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2894 | Submission Open
Keywords: cervical cancer; surgical treatments; de-escalation; systemic treatments; immunotherapy; biomarkers; personalized treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gynecologic Oncology)
An In-Depth Review of Desmoid Tumours
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1637 | 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)
Surgery in Locally Advanced and Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
edited by Shawn Dason
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: surgery; renal cell carcinoma (RCC); locally advanced; metastatic; multidisciplinary treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
2nd Edition: Treatment of Bone Metastasis
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9015 | 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)
From Screening to Treatment: Technology’s Impact on Breast Cancer Care
edited by Jaroslaw Skokowski
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12505 | 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)
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 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5134 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychosocial oncology; hope; cancer; interdisciplinary research; Canada; CAPO
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychosocial Oncology)
Innovations in Combining SBRT and Systemic Treatments for Urological Cancers
edited by Steven N. Seyedin
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3097 | Submission Open
Keywords: urological cancers; stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT); systemic treatments; ablative radiation; immuno-therapy; chemotherapy; targeted agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
Feature Advancements in Section "Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology"
edited by and Maria Otth
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3073 | 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)
Radiotherapy for Pediatric Tumors
edited by Kevin X. Liu and Nicholas DeNunzio
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2899 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric tumors; radiotherapy; proton radiotherapy; photon radiotherapy; brachytherapy; stereotactic body radiotherapy; stereotactic radiosurgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology)
High-Grade Neuroendocrine Neoplasms submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2168 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroendocrine tumor; neuroendocrine carcinoma; small cell carcinoma; large cell carcinoma; chemotherapy; immunotherapy; peptide receptor radionuclide therapy; alpha particle therapy
Palliative-Setting Radiotherapy in Contemporary Cancer Care
edited by Fleur Huang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1913 | 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)
Histological and Molecular Subtype of Pancreatic Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open
Keywords: pancreatic cancer; acinar cell pancreatic cancer; adenosquamous pancreatic carcinoma; molecular subtype
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Clinical Outcomes and New Treatments in Pediatric Brain Tumors
edited by Sébastien Perreault and Craig Erker
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2317 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric neuro-oncology; central nervous system tumors; treatment approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)
Interventions to Prevent and Reduce Late Effects in Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Survivors submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3049 | Submission Open
Keywords: intervention; childhood cancer; adolescents and young adults (AYA); physical activity; neurocognition; mental health; quality of life; late effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology)
Advances in Geriatric Oncology: Toward Optimized Cancer Care
edited by Michael J. Lind
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1150 | Submission Open
Keywords: oncogeriatrics; clinical trials; prehabilitation; elderly cancer patients; cancer care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative and Supportive Care)
The Evolving Landscape of Precision Medicine in Radiation Oncology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 904 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers; genomics; precision medicine; transcriptomics; radiotherapy response prediction
The Role of Real-World Evidence (RWE) in Thoracic Malignancies
edited by and Sara Kuruvilla
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open
Keywords: real-world evidence (RWE); real word data (RWD); lung cancer; thoracic cancers (malignancies); observational studies; health economic outcomes research (HEOR); registry(ies)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
edited by Lynn Savoie
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: classification; prognosis; response assessment; toxicities; treatment selection; real-world evidence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)
Action and Impact: Prevention and Screening Strategies Contributing to the Elimination of Cervical Cancer
edited by Samara Perez
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14293 | Submission Open
Keywords: HPV vaccine acceptability; cervical cancer health behaviours; implementation sciences; behavioural sciences
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gynecologic Oncology)
Advances in Personalized Therapy for Breast Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4292 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; personalized; targeted therapy; target; subtype
(This special issue belongs to the Section Breast Cancer)
Shaping the Future of Oncology: The Role of Generative AI in Clinical and Research Environments
edited by , Emily Rinderknecht and Maximilian Haas
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3592 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI in oncology; AI-driven cancer diagnostics; personalized cancer treatment; AI in clinical decision making; oncology research innovation; AI-assisted therapeutic strategies; cancer care technology; patient-centered AI tools and apps; translational oncology and AI; future of oncology; artificial intelligence
Transdisciplinary Holistic Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care
edited by Janet Margaret De Groot and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2730 | 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)
Advances in Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
edited by Suresh Rana
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2295 | 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)
Quality of Life and Follow-Up Care Among AYA Cancer Survivors
edited by Neetu Chawla and Sandra A. Mitchell
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1253 | Submission Open
Keywords: adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors; AYA oncology; quality of life; follow-up care; childhood cancer survivors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative and Supportive Care)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Tumor Spectrum
edited by Jay Pundavela, Kyle B. Williams and R. Taylor Sundby
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1); malignant tumors; tumor spectrum; molecular and cellular mechanisms; malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs); targeted therapies; immunotherapies; prognostic factors; survival outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)
Lifestyle Factors and Colorectal Cancer Prevention
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifestyle factors; colorectal cancer prevention; diet; physical activity; smoking; alcohol consumption; cancer risk; preventive measures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Bridging Borders: A Global Perspective on Colorectal Cancer Research and Prevention
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: colorectal cancer (CRC); global health; mass screening; early detection of cancer; artificial intelligence (AI); epidemiology; health disparities; diagnostic technologies; public health; therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
BCMA-Directed CAR-T Therapy in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
edited by Al-Ola A. Abdallah
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: BCMA-directed CAR-T therapy; multiple myeloma; relapsed multiple myeloma; refractory multiple myeloma; B-cell maturation antigen; immunotherapy; treatment outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)
Surgical Management of Patients with Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Malignancies
edited by Cameron E Gaskill and Jessica E. Maxwell
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: surgical management; hepatobiliary malignancies; pancreatic malignancies; surgical techniques; postoperative outcomes; survival rates; regional disparities; minimally invasive surgery; long-term survival; adjuvant therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgical Oncology)
Novel Biomarkers and Liver Cancer submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3252 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarker; hepatocellular carcinoma; cholangiocarcinoma; prognosis; therapy response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Evolution of Treatments of Prostate Cancer: From Biology to Current Advanced Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14125 | Submission Open
Keywords: prostate cancer; combination therapy; radiation therapy; intensity-modulated radiotherapy; stereotactic radiotherapy; clinical advances; biological evolutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
Sarcoma Surgeries: Oncological Outcomes and Prognostic Factors
edited by Mai-Kim Gervais
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 593 | Submission Open
Keywords: sarcoma; surgery; resection; prognostic factors; survival
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgical Oncology)
Exploring Rare Gynecologic Tumors: A Cutting-Edge Perspective on Modern Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open
Keywords: vulvar cancer; rare gynecological tumor; Paget disease; uterine sarcoma; vaginal cancer; ovarian cancer; rare gynecological cancer; small cell carcinoma genital tract
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gynecologic Oncology)
Molecular Integrative Genomics in Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open
Keywords: somatic mutation; cytogenetic abnormality; amplification; deletion; gene fusion; MSI; methylation; liquid biopsy; cell-free DNA; gene– environment interaction; targeted therapy; precision medicine
The Evolving Role of Surgery in Multidisciplinary Care for Sarcoma Patients
edited by Russell G. Witt, Elizabeth Lilley and Heather Lyu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open
Keywords: soft tissue sarcoma; sarcoma; surgery; multidisciplinary approach; neoadjuvant therapy; adjuvant therapy; limb-sparing; histologic subtypes; oncologic outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone and Soft Tissue Oncology)
Advances in Melanoma: From Pathogenesis to Personalized Therapy
edited by
submission deadline 14 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: melanoma; clinical management; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; BRAF inhibitors; PD-1 blockade; predictive biomarkers; treatment resistance; combination therapy; liquid biopsy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermato-Oncology)
Combined Therapies for Hepatocellular Carcinoma submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; combined therapies; immunotherapy; locoregional therapy; external beam radiation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Feature Reviews in Section "Oncology Nursing"
edited by , Carmen Loiselle and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 19115 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer care; survivor; oncology nursing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology Nursing)
Innovative Therapeutic Strategies, Biomarkers, and Molecular Pathways in Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Cancers
edited by Anwaar Saeed and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 420 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal cancers; hepatobiliary cancers; immunotherapy; targeted therapies; combination treatments; biomarkers; early diagnosis; prognosis; personalized medicine; molecular pathways; drug development targets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Future Perspectives for Treatment and Diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
edited by and Brian Leber
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathophysiology; biomarker; diagnosis/prognosis/predictive/monitoring (indication/limitations); treatment advances; intensive; less intensive; refractory leukemia; cellular therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)
Therapeutic Studies from Pre-Clinical to Clinical (Phase I–IV) for Gastrointestinal Cancers
edited by Erica S. Tsang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal cancers; novel treatments; targeted therapies; immunotherapies; vaccine therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Therapeutic Advances in Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer
edited by Saum B. Ghodoussipour
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: bladder cancer; cystectomy; therapeutic advances; surgical techniques; personalized treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
Back to TopTop