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Multidisciplinary Strategies in Challenging Neuro-Oncological Surgery

edited by

Eiichi Ishikawa

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuro-oncology; surgery; awake craniotomy; intraoperative MRI; MRI navigation system; intraoperative photodynamic diagnosis/therapy; intraoperative pathological diagnosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Research of Cancer)

Diagnostic Biomarkers in Cancers Study

edited by Zejuan Li and

Xin Yi

submission deadline 21 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6999 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; diagnostics; biomarker

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biomarkers)

Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Prostate Cancer (2nd Edition)

edited by Thomas Jang

submission deadline 22 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1422 | Submission Open

Keywords: prostate cancer; diagnosis; management; radical prostatectomy; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

Study on Clinical Studies of Colorectal Cancer Surgery

edited by

Konstantinos Perivoliotis

and Ioannis Baloyiannis

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: colon; rectal; cancer; clinical; trials; evidence; open; laparoscopic; robotic; surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Research of Cancer)

Modern Approach to Oral Cancer

edited by

Maria Maddalena Marrapodi

and

Giuseppe Minervini

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 47765 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral cancer; neoplasm; oral surgery oncogenesis; dentistry oral health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

Pathology of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

edited by Olga K. Weinberg

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1263 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Pathophysiology)

Long-Term Health Outcomes and Quality of Life in Survivors of Childhood Cancer

edited by

Esteban Orenes-Piñero

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 942 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute lymphoblastic leukemia; brain tumors; childhood cancer survivors; pollutants; environment; quality of life; nutrition; chemotherapy; air and water purification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Oncology)

Pathology of Gynecological Cancers (2nd Edition)

edited by

Mohamed Desouki

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open

Keywords: endometrial cancer; ovarian cancer; vulvar cancer; cervical cancer; vaginal cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Pathophysiology)

Proteometabolomics in Cancer

edited by

Samir M. Hanash

and

Johannes Fahrmann

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: proteomics; metabolomics; cancer biology; tumor microenvironment; biomarkers; therapeutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Cancer Biology)

Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery in Colorectal Cancer: Current Trends and Future Perspectives

edited by

Felix Aigner

, Quentin Denost and Barbara Noiret

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotic surgery; laparoscopic surgery; colorectal cancer; minimally invasive surgery; comparative outcomes (perioperative; oncologic; functional); conversion rates; open surgery; learning curve and surgical training; cost‐effectiveness and health economics; technological innovations (e.g.; AI; imaging; instrumentation); quality of life and long‐term patient‐reported outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

Tumor Suppressor and Targeted Therapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: From Diagnosis to Treatment (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ching-Sheng Hsu

Po-Heng Chuang

and I-Cheng Lee

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor suppressor; targeted therapy; hepatocellular carcinoma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tumor Microenvironment)

Neoantigen Vaccines for Cancer Therapy

edited by Takashi Morisaki

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: neoantigens; vaccine; dendritic cells; cancer; immunotherapy; priming; CTL; helper T cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy)

Gastrointestinal Malignancy: Epidemiology and Risk Factors

edited by Patrick Okolo and Chengu Niu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 33463 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal cancer; epidemiology; risk factors; molecular markers; genetic factors; therapeutic advancements; prevention strategies; public health; interdisciplinary approaches; clinical impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention)

Advancing Horizons in Colorectal Surgery: Innovative Approaches and Outcomes

edited by Petros I. Bangeas and Vasileios N. Papadopoulos

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 17818 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal surgery; postoperative pain; surgical site infections; anastomotic leaks; minimally invasive techniques; robotic surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

Advancements in “Cancer Biomarkers” for 2025–2026

edited by

Maxim V. Berezovski

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 17485 | Submission Open

Keywords: RNA biomarkers; miRNA biomarkers; DNA biomarkers; cell-free DNA (cfDNA); protein biomarkers; metabolomic biomarkers; mutational biomarkers; circulating tumor cells (CTCs); tumor-derived extracellular vesicle (tEV) biomarkers; cellular biomarkers; imaging biomarkers; clinical biomarkers; biomarkers of drug response; biomarkers of genetic predisposition to cancer; epigenetic biomarkers; biomarkers of cancer outcomes; mass spectrometry; next-generation sequencing (NGS); flow cytometry; positron emission tomography (PET); computed tomography (CT); magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); X-rays; ultrasound; electrocardiography (ECG/EKG); endoscopy; biopsy; pulmonary function tests (PFTs); histopathology; cytopathology; immunohistochemistry (IHC); in situ hybridization (ISH); fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH); liquid biopsy; electron microscopy; digital pathology and image analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biomarkers)

Feature Review Paper Special Issue in Section Molecular Cancer Biology

edited by

Donat Kögel

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9478 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular biology; cell biology; cancer; tumor; cancer cell

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Cancer Biology)

Prevention, Early Detection, and Surgical Oncology in Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancer

edited by

Mingyao Chen

and

Kuang-Chun Hu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5586 | Submission Open

Keywords: early image detection in cancer; biomarker of cancer; surgical treatment; gastrointestinal cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Causes, Screening and Diagnosis)

Cancer Stem Cells: The Origin of Tumor Relapse and Metastasis

edited by

Ming Tan

and

Evgeniy V. Denisov

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4618 | Submission Open

Keywords: metastasis; cancer stem cell; tumor microenvironment; tumor heterogeneity; plasticity; immune evasion; therapeutic resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Cancer Biology)

The Genetic Analysis and Clinical Therapy in Lung Cancer: 2nd Edition

edited by

Francesca Colombo

and Frullanti Elisa

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3825 | Submission Open

Keywords: lung cancer; biomarkers; genetic variants; innovative technologies; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; personalized therapy; survival; liquid biopsy pharmacogenomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

CAR T-Cell Therapy and Multiple Myeloma

edited by Jo Caers

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 914 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple myeloma; CAR-T immunotherapy; toxicity; efficacy; tumor models; safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy)

Tumor Microenvironment in Cancer Therapies: Supportive or Hostile?

edited by

Constantin N. Baxevanis

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 735 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor microenvironment; protumor effects; antitumor effects; immune cells; stromal cells; extracellular matrix; cancer therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tumor Microenvironment)

New Advances and Approaches in Thyroid Cancer

edited by

Beatriz Febrero

and José Manuel Rodríguez

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 718 | Submission Open

Keywords: thyroid cancer; medullary thyroid cancer; papillary thyroid cancer; follicular thyroid cancer; poorly differentiated thyroid tumours; novel approaches; prognostic biomarkers; risk stratification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

Emergencies in Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology

edited by

Fausto Rosa

Carlo Alberto Schena

and

Nicola De'Angelis

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 569 | Submission Open

Keywords: surgical oncology; emergencies; emergency surgery; acute care surgery; palliation; futility in surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Research of Cancer)

Hereditary Cancer: State of the Art

edited by Joanne Ngeow, Jianbang Chiang and

Rashid N. Lui

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: hereditary cancer syndromes; inherited cancers; cancer genetics and genomics; germline variants; surveillance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Pathophysiology)

Hypoxia-Targeting Strategies to Improve Cancer Therapy Outcomes

edited by Roben Gieling and Ayse Latif

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor hypoxia; cancer therapy resistance; hypoxia-targeted therapy; hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs); hypoxia-activated prodrugs; oxygen-modifying agents; combination therapy; precision drug delivery; tumor microenvironment; translational cancer research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

CAR T Cell Therapy in Cancer: Progress and Challenges Across Solid and Hematologic Malignancies

edited by John F. Marshall and Lauren C. Cutmore

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: CAR-T cell therapy; adoptive cell therapy; immunotherapy; antigen escape; solid tumor; hematologic malignancies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy)

Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Adults (2nd Edition)

edited by

Theodoros Karantanos

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute myeloid leukemia; molecular biology; treatment landscape; resistance mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Research of Cancer)

Clinical Treatment and Outcomes of Gastrointestinal Cancer

edited by Mary Linton Peters

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal cancer; ctDNA; chemotherapy; immunotherapy; financial toxicity; clinical trial participation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Research of Cancer)

Human Carcinogens—Chemical Agents, Occupational Exposure and Health Impact

edited by Jun-Pyo Myong

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational exposure; chemical carcinogens; risk assessment; epidemiology; biomarkers; exposure assessment; preventive strategies; workplace safety; occupational health; regulatory measures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Agents and Cancer)

The Unseen Burden: Incidence and Outcomes of Infections in Leukemia

edited by

Elisa Buzzatti

and

Maria Ilaria Del Principe

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: infection management; infectious risk; antimicrobial therapy; antimicrobial prophylaxis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Agents and Cancer)

Advances in the Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastric Cancer (2nd Edition)

edited by Sharona B. Ross

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastric cancer; tumor resection; liver tumors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

Advances in the Multimodal Management of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

edited by

Olav F. Dajani

Knut Jørgen Labori

and

Arne Westgaard

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC); multimodal approach; systemic therapy; radiotherapy; targeted strategies; neoadjuvant therapy; adjuvant therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

Early Detection and Strategies for Overcoming Therapy Resistance in Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

edited by

Katalin Dobra

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: lung cancer; mesothelioma; screening; biomarker; molecular diagnostics; resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

Wnt Signaling Pathway in Cancer Immunotherapy

edited by

Yong-Mi Kim

and

Michael Kahn

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: Wnt signaling; immunotherapy; immune cells; macrophages; T-cell; CART cells; stromal cells; tumor microenvireonment; cancers; cancer stem cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy)

mTOR Signaling in Cancer

edited by

Don Benjamin

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: mTOR; cancer; cell signaling; pathway addiction; tumor metabolism; glycolysis; autophagy; apoptosis; rapamycin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Cancer Biology)

Cytoskeleton in Tumor Growth and Progression

edited by David Gau

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: actin cytoskeleton; microtubules; mechano-transduction; tumor microenvironment; angiogenesis; mitochondria

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Cancer Biology)

Advancements in Brain Cancer Research: From Molecular Mechanisms to Translational Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Hernando Lopez-Bertoni

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain cancer; glioblastoma; tumor microenvironment; cancer stem cells; molecular therapeutics; epigenetic regulation; nanomedicine; translational oncology; therapeutic resistance

Applications of Computed Tomography in Lung Cancer

edited by Yukinori Sakao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: lung cancer; computed tomography (CT); radiomics; artificial intelligence (AI); image-guided surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Causes, Screening and Diagnosis)

Clinical Trials for T-Cell Lymphoma

edited by Jasmine Zain

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: peripheral T cell lymphoma; EZH2 inhibitors; JAK STAT pathways; tumor microenvironment; immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Research of Cancer)

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Detection and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

edited by

Sophia Z. Shalhout

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; large language models; multimodal integration; computer vision; pathomics; image-derived biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Methods and Technologies Development)

Discovery and Development of New Anticancer Drugs and Delivery Systems: Special Emphasis on Artificial Intelligence, Machine-Learning, and Big Data Analysis

edited by

Rajeev K. Singla

Bairong Shen

and

Anupam Bishayee

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; big-data analytics; natural compounds; translational oncology; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Drug Development)

Cancer Therapy-Related Adverse Events (2nd Edition)

edited by

Yinghong Wang

and Pauline Funchain

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5706 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; cancer therapy; toxicities; adverse events

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

The Role of Minimally Invasive and Minimally Radical Surgery in Cervical and Endometrial Cancer

edited by

Raj Naik

Marie Plante

, Christophe Pomel,

Roberto Tozzi

and Gwénaël Ferron

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open

Keywords: cervical cancer; endometrial cancer; laparoscopic surgery; minimally invasive surgery; surgical oncology; fertility-sparing surgery; non-radical surgery; conservative surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

Prostatectomy Today: Surgical Advances in Prostate Cancer Management

edited by

Ettore Mearini

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: prostate cancer; robot-assisted radical prostatectomy; robotic system; perioperative outcomes; sexual function; urinary continence; oncological outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Research of Cancer)

Exercise and Cancer Treatment: The Clinical Application of Exercise Oncology

edited by

Helena Batatinha

and Geovana Leite

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1240 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise oncology; cancer therapy; immunotherapy; patient outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Research of Cancer)

Advances in Interventional Oncologic Therapies

edited by Edward W. Lee and

Dong Il Gwon

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11184 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

First-Line Therapy in Thoracic Oncology

edited by Antonio D'Andrilli and

Giulio Maurizi

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3986 | Submission Open

Keywords: thoracic oncology; lung cancer; thymoma; mediastinal tumors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

The Clinical, Technological, and Scientific Progress of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy

edited by

Shinji Kawabata

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 760 | Submission Open

Keywords: boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT); neutron capture therapy (NCT); accelerator-based neutron source; neutron dosimetry; boron drug development; alternative capture agents; radiobiological effects; radiation oncology; interdisciplinary research; clinical translation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Therapy)

Evidence-Based Care for Managing Oncologic Emergencies in Patients with Cancer

edited by

Aiham Qdaisat

and

Sai-Ching Jim Yeung

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: oncologic emergencies; cancer; urgent; infections; adverse events; thrombosis; febrile neutropenia; pain; spinal cord compression; goals of care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Life)

New Models of Cancer Care to Improve Patient Experiences and Clinical Outcomes

edited by

Manali I. Patel

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: patient-centered care; community-based interventions; innovative care models; digital health solutions; patient engagement; clinical outcomes; value-based cancer care

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