Evolution of Cancer Therapies: Access of Developing Countries to Modern Oncology
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Therapy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 3810
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Cancers will focus on papers from the 4th International Conference on Contemporary Oncology (ICCO 2025) (linked to: https://www.iccotunisia.com/), due to take place in Tunis, Tunisia, on October 3–5, 2025.
Conventional treatments for cancer include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, and surgery. More personalized Research advances have improved cancer treatment to make it more effective and more personalized. In fact, during the last two decades, the landscape of tumor treatment has undergone a comprehensive and remarkable transformation. The cutting-edge treatment modalities (small molecule targeted drugs, personalized vaccines, cell therapy, gene editing, and the microbiome) allowed personalized and precise tumor targeting. Currently, new approaches targeting, in particular, the immune system are bringing us closer to a future where cancer becomes a curable disease. Nevertheless, the oncological gap worldwide stands as a painful reality. Already, over half of new cancers arise in people in the developing world, and much remains to be done to raise awareness and concern about cancer in the developing world. It is therefore crucial to assist clinicians and researchers from the emerging countries in gaining a deeper understanding of these diverse treatment options, enabling them to carry out effective patient treatment.
Despite progress in the development of new cancer drugs, concerns about equity of access remain. While the gap is to be minded, there is a call for the scientific and clinical communities to share their experiences, best practices, and lessons learned to mitigate inequalities.
The 4th International Conference on Contemporary Oncology (ICCO 2025) focused on advancing cancer care through AI, immunotherapy, early detection, precision medicine, fostering global exchange, and training future oncologists.
We also welcome non-conference authors to submit manuscripts relevant to the theme of this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Salem Chouaib
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- conventional cancer therapies
- modern oncology
- recission medicine
- cancer immunotherapy
- artificial intelligence
- targeted agents
- equity and globally equal access
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