Cancer Epidemiology
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Epidemiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 19 December 2024 | Viewed by 540
Special Issue Editors
2. Sing Duke-NUS Global Health Institute Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore 169857, Singapore
3. The Doctoral School of the University, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
Interests: global oncology; cervical cancer; cancer equity
Interests: epidemiology and biostatistics; general public health
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cancer epidemiology is a rapidly evolving field that seeks to understand the patterns, causes, and effects of cancer across different populations. In this Special Issue, we will delve into several critical areas of cancer epidemiology, aiming to provide comprehensive insights and foster advancements in research and clinical practice. Some of the key topics that might be covered in this Special Edition include the following:
Cancer in Specific Populations:
- Pediatric cancer epidemiology: focus on trends, risk factors, and outcomes of childhood cancers (special focus on LMIC countries);
- Cancer in older adults: studies on the epidemiology of cancer in the aging population and the unique challenges they face.
Geographic disparities: examination of cancer prevalence in different regions, highlighting disparities and possible causes, such as environmental factors
Advances in Cancer Screening and Early Detection:
- Screening programs: evaluation of the effectiveness of current cancer screening programs for cancers such as breast, cervical, colorectal, and prostate;
- Innovative technologies: emerging technologies in cancer screening, such as liquid biopsies and advanced imaging techniques.
Methodological Advances in Epidemiology:
- Big data and cancer research: use of big data analytics, machine learning, and bioinformatics in cancer epidemiology;
- Statistical methods: advances in statistical methods to better analyze and interpret epidemiological data.
Through this Special Issue, we aim to provide researchers and clinicians with a platform to share cutting-edge research, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and promote a deeper understanding of emerging trends in cancer epidemiology. This includes the roles of various factors in cancer pathogenesis and the development of innovative screening and therapeutic interventions.
Prof. Dr. Daniela-Cristina Stefan
Dr. Honoré K. Mitonga
Guest Editors
Alicia Fernandes
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- cancer disparities
- specific populations
- methodological advances
- cancer trends
- cancer causes
- prevention strategies
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