Methods and Technologies Development
A section of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694).
Section Information
The development of new methods and technologies for early diagnosis and effective treatment and monitoring of cancer is essential for the improvement of prognosis and overall survival of patients. In this section of Cancers, we welcome contributions from researchers describing new methods and technologies for diagnosis, treatment or monitoring of all types of cancer. Both original articles and reviews are welcome. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: methods of biomarker detection, proteomics, genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, multi-omics, systems biology, imaging technologies, biophotonics, biosensors, nanotechnology, microfluidic technology, bioinformatics, chemometrics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and new applications of existing technologies.
Keywords
methods; technology development; cancer diagnosis; cancer treatment; cancer monitoring; -omics; imaging; biophotonics; biosensors; nanotechnology; artificial intelligence
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Innovative Surgical Strategies for Thoracic Malignancies (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
- Advances in Radiotherapy of Gastrointestinal Cancers (Deadline: 15 June 2026)
- Sarcoma Management in Orthopaedic Oncology (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- The Next Cutting-Edge Technologies in Abdominal Solid Tumor Treatment (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Enhancing Cancer Treatments through Fluorescence-Guided Surgery (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Fertility Preservation in Gynecological Cancer (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- New Insights in the Management of Resectable Esophageal Malignancy (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Application of Artificial Intelligence-Based Approaches in Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Image-Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy (IGART): Advancing Precision Oncology (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Technical and Technological Innovations in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Innovations in Microsurgical Techniques for Breast Cancer Reconstruction (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances in Quantitative Imaging, AI, and Novel Imaging Techniques for Precision Radiology in Prostate Cancer (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Nanocarriers in Cancer Therapy (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Deep Learning and Radiomics for Cancer Diagnosis, Staging, and Treatment Response (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Integrating Precision Medicine with Nanotechnology to Overcome Drug Resistance in Cancer (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Contemporary Thoracic Cancer Surgery: Technology and Innovation (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Targeted Radiotracers for Molecular Imaging and Therapy in Cancer (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances in PET/CT for Predicting Cancer Outcomes (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances in Radiology for the Detection, Diagnosis, and Management of Breast Cancer (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advanced Segmentation in Multimodal Nuclear Imaging of Solid Tumors and Lymphomas: Tools, Challenges, and Clinical Integration (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Progress in Targeted Nanotherapeutic Delivery Systems for Cancer Precision Medicine (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Magnetic Resonance in Cancer Research (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence Across the Head and Neck Cancer Care Continuum (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advancements in Multimodal Imaging Techniques for Brain Tumor Diagnosis and Treatment (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Robotic and Thoracoscopic Surgery for Lung Cancer (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Integrated Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy Approaches in Head and Neck Tumors (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Development of Molecular Probes and Radiolabeled Compounds for Cancer Imaging (Deadline: 1 July 2026)
- Microfluidic Technology in Cancer (Deadline: 5 July 2026)
- The Role of Flow Cytometry in Hematologic Malignancies (Deadline: 12 July 2026)
- Advances in Clinical Surgery for Gynecological Cancers (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Robotic and Laparoscopic Techniques for Urologic Cancers: Innovations in Resection and Reconstruction (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Advances in Early Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Management in Breast Cancer (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Image Assisted High Precision Radiation Oncology (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Advances in Lung Ultrasound in Cancer Patients (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- Cutting-Edge Nanomedicine Advancements in Cancer Disease (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Diagnostic and Monitoring (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- CRISPR in Cancer Biology and Therapy: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Radiosensitivity and Radiotoxicity in Cancer (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Recent Developments on PET-CT in Multiple Myeloma (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Updates on Imaging of Common Urogenital Neoplasms—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Hybrid Molecular Imaging Approaches in Cancer: PET/CT, PET/MRI, and Beyond (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Current Applications and Cutting-Edge Innovations in Neuroendoscopy for Oncological Neurosurgery: Where Are We and Where Are We Going? (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advances in Electroporation-Based Technologies for Cancer Treatment (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancers: Prediction, Personalization, and Precision (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Integrative Imaging–Genomic Modeling and AI for Precision Oncology (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Radiomics and Artificial Intelligence in Tumor and Normal Organ Imaging (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Medical Imaging and Artificial Intelligence in Cancer: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Biomarkers in Liquid Biopsy: Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA), Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) and Exosomes (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- State-of-the-Art Treatments in Neurosurgery for Central Nervous System Tumors (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Liquid Biopsy Technology Development and Clinical Applications in Cancer Research and Treatment (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Gynecological Oncology and Robotic Surgery (Deadline: 1 August 2026)
- Bridging Translational and Clinical Oncology in Gastrointestinal Cancers: Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Advances (Deadline: 10 August 2026)
- Minimally Invasive Therapies in Urologic Cancers (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA)-Targeted Radionuclide Therapy in Cancer (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Clinical Applications of Advanced MRI Technologies for Cancers (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Neuroimaging of Adult-Type Diffuse Gliomas (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Advances in Surgery for Endocrine Cancers (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Advances in Surgery of Liver Cancer (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Treatment of Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas (Deadline: 22 August 2026)
- Smart Nanotechnology for Drug Delivery in Cancer Therapy (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Innovations in Imaging and Endoscopic Diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer: From Early Detection to Clinical Decision Support (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Personalized Radiotherapy in Cancer Care (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- AI-Enhanced Radiotherapy in Oncology: Optimization from Planning to Clinical Impact (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Detection and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Integrating Imaging AI into Glioma Clinical Workflows: Deployment, Technical Challenges and Real-World Impact (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Progress in Minimally Invasive Approaches in Gastrointestinal Cancer (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Head and Neck Cancer Surgery: Resection and Reconstruction (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence in Gastrointestinal Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Advances in Artificial Intelligence Methodologies and Applications in Cancer (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Aptamers Against Cancer (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence in Ocular Oncology (Deadline: 18 September 2026)
- Targeting the Vulnerabilities of Oncogene Activation (Second Edition) (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Imaging-Based Cancer Radiotherapy (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and Cancer Surgery (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Imaging and Liquid Biopsy Biomarkers for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Flow Cytometry and Beyond: Innovative Cytometric Approaches in Cancer Detection, Profiling, and Therapeutic Monitoring (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Redefining Precision Radiotherapy (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advances in PET/CT Imaging in Cancer Management (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Computational Cancer Biology: Machine Learning for Multi-Omics Integration and Prognosis (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Perspectives in Surgical Treatments of Gastrointestinal Cancer (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gastric Cancer (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Emerging Technologies and Clinical Applications in Interventional Oncology (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Pioneering Advances in Neurosurgical Oncology: From Innovative Techniques to Better Patient Outcomes (Deadline: 10 October 2026)
- The Future of Precision Radiotherapy for Cancer: Technology, Optimization, and Clinical Integration (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Interpretable AI and Multiomics Integration for Cancer Treatment Response Prediction: Cutting-Edge Innovations and Overcoming Challenges (Deadline: 25 October 2026)
- Advances and Challenges in Charged Particle Therapy: Protons and Beyond (Deadline: 29 October 2026)
- Research and Clinical Applications of Gynecologic Cancer Detection Technologies (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- The Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Thoracic Cancers (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Updates on Diagnosis, Treatment and Management (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advances in Imaging Techniques of Molecular Oncology (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- AI-Driven Advanced Radiotherapy: Towards Personalized, Predictive and Adaptive Cancer Treatment (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Computational Multi-Omics in Liquid Biopsy: Integrating Tumor and Immune Signals for Precision Oncology (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Applications of High-Throughput Technologies in Cancer (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Research Progress in Artificial Intelligence of Radiation Oncology: Diagnosis and Therapy (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Prevention and Control (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence for Cancer Precision Medicine (Deadline: 13 November 2026)
- Advances in Locoregional Therapies for Gastrointestinal Cancer Metastases (Deadline: 15 November 2026)
- Thermal Analysis and Proteomic Approaches for Biofluid Proteome Profiling in Cancer Diagnostics (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Applications of Imaging in Lung Cancer (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Robotic Surgery in Oesophagogastric Cancer (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Radiomics in Head and Neck Cancer Care (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 5 December 2026)
- AI-Driven Oncology: Advancing Cancer Detection, Diagnosis, and Personalized Treatment (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Nanomedicine’s Role in Oncology (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Next-Generation Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) for Cancer Treatment (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Next-Generation Automation in Radiation Oncology: Innovations in Planning, Informatics, and Clinical Workflow (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Contemporary Advances in Esophageal and Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Management (Deadline: 10 January 2027)
- Three-Dimensional In Vitro Modeling for the Study of Epithelial Cancers (Deadline: 15 January 2027)
- Flow Cytometry in Acute Leukemia: From Diagnosis to Disease Monitoring (Deadline: 15 January 2027)
- AI and Machine Learning in Cancer Multi-Omics: Identification of Biomarkers, Disease-Related Processes and Drug Targets (Deadline: 15 January 2027)
- CT/MRI/PET in Cancer (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Leukemia (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Advances in the Use of PET/CT and MRI in Prostate Cancer: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Advances in Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Thoracic and Abdominopelvic Tumors (Deadline: 19 February 2027)
- Digital Health Technologies in Oncology: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 February 2027)
- Innovative Approaches of Multimodal Imaging of Cancer Characteristics in Nuclear Medicine (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Feature Papers in Section “Methods and Technologies Development” in 2026 (Deadline: 1 March 2027)
- Integrative Cancer Genomics: From Classical Cytogenetics to Emerging Molecular Technologies (Deadline: 15 March 2027)
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