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2nd Edition: Molecular Testing for Thyroid Nodules and Cancer submission deadline 14 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1569 | Submission Open
Keywords: thyroid nodules; thyroid cancer; molecular testing; cytology; fine needle aspiration; personalized medicine; mutations
Renal Cell Carcinoma Management
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5363 | Submission Open
Keywords: renal cell carcinoma; immunotherapy; targeted therapies; radiotherapy; histopatological characteristics; genomic profiling; molecular characterization; biomarker; metabolism; adverse events
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
The 30th Anniversary of Current Oncology: Perspectives in Clinical Oncology Practice
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 16 articles | Viewed by 26564 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical oncology; cancers; clinical trials
Clinical Management and Outcomes of Lung Cancer Patients
edited by Jason S. Agulnik and Victor Cohen
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16230 | Submission Open
Keywords: targeted therapy; immunotherapy; ctDNA and NGS; neoadjuvant and periadjuvant; advanced/metastatic disease; mutations (EGFR; ALK; BRAF; MET; ROS1)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
2023–2024 Article Series of the Canadian Association of General Practitioners in Oncology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14989 | Submission Open
Novel Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, and Immune Biomarkers for Gastroesophageal and Liver Cancer
edited by Anwaar Saeed and Ludimila Cavalcante
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5480 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunotherapy; targeted therapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; gastroesophageal cancer; liver cancer; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Advancements in Clinical Trials in Oncology: Design, Enrichment, Safety, Operations, Patient Centricity, and Endpoints
edited by Brandon Michael Henry
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4262 | Submission Open
Keywords: oncology clinical trials; drug safety; endpoints; biomarkers; study design; methodology; biologics; targeted therapies
Updates on Diagnosis and Treatment for Pediatric Solid Tumors
edited by Nur P. Damayanti
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1288 | 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)
Diet and Physical Activity Management during Cancer submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1113 | Submission Open
Keywords: diets and physical activities; signaling pathways; preventing tumorigenesis; anticancer therapies; potential pharmacological targets; caloric restriction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative and Supportive Care)
Gastrointestinal Cancers in Eastern Canada
edited by Timothy Asmis
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 504 | Submission Open
Keywords: colorectal cancer; hepatocellular carcinoma; Eastern Canada; gastric cancer; gastrointestinal cancers; rectal cancer; biliary tract cancer; cholangiocarcinoma gastroesophageal cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Oncoplastic Breast Conserving Surgery: Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life
edited by Paolo Orsaria
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 462 | Submission Open
Keywords: oncoplastic surgery; therapeutic mammoplasty; displacement procedures; contralateral reduction; quality of life
Biliary Tract Cancer Updates: Advancements and Insights
edited by Kristen R. Spencer
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 385 | 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)
An In-Depth Review of Desmoid Tumours
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 245 | 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)
Novel Biomarkers and Liver Cancer submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1127 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarker; hepatocellular carcinoma; cholangiocarcinoma; prognosis; therapy response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
New Challenges and Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer: From Predictive Biomarkers to Minimally Invasive Techniques
edited by Efstratios Koletsis and Alexandra Tsaroucha
submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open
Keywords: lung cancer; immunotherapy; lung disease; targeted therapy; video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
From Screening to Treatment: Technology’s Impact on Breast Cancer Care
edited by Jaroslaw Skokowski
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7344 | 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)
New Aspects in Prostate Cancer Imaging
edited by Bernhard Grubmüller
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4237 | Submission Open
Keywords: prostate cancer imaging; multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging; positron emission tomography; prostate specific membrane antigen; cancer detection; novel radiotracers; artificial intelligence; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
Palliative-Setting Radiotherapy in Contemporary Cancer Care
edited by Fleur Huang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1460 | 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)
High-Grade Neuroendocrine Neoplasms submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1414 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroendocrine tumor; neuroendocrine carcinoma; small cell carcinoma; large cell carcinoma; chemotherapy; immunotherapy; peptide receptor radionuclide therapy; alpha particle therapy
Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: Does the Conditioning Regimen Intensity Still Matter?
edited by Imran Ahmad
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open
Keywords: conditioning; preparative; regimen; allogeneic; hematopoietic; transplantation; myeloablative; nonmyeloablative; reduced
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)
Radioembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma submission deadline 10 Feb 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9895 | Submission Open
Keywords: radioembolization; hepatocellular carcinoma; combination therapy; immunotherapy; dosimetry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Tumors
edited by Dante Amelio, and Giuseppe Minniti
submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1714 | Submission Open
Keywords: stereotactic radiosurgery; gamma knife; cyber knife; particle therapy; brain tumors; skull base tumors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)
New Perspectives in Real-World Drug Safety and Effectiveness in Cancer Treatment submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1722 | Submission Open
Keywords: real-world evidence; drug safety; pharmacovigilance; effectiveness; targeted therapies; immunotherapy; oncology; geriatric oncology; drug adherence
New and Emerging Trends in Prostate Cancer
edited by and Steven Tisseverasinghe
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4494 | Submission Open
Keywords: prostate SBRT; recurrent prostate cancer; treatment intensification with ARPIs; PARP inhibitors; lutetium-177; immunotherapy; oligometastases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
Physical Activity and Exercise in Cancer Care
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4298 | Submission Open
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 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1585 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychosocial oncology; hope; cancer; interdisciplinary research; Canada; CAPO
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychosocial Oncology)
Transdisciplinary Holistic Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care
edited by Janet Margaret De Groot and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1003 | 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)
Pathways to Recovery and Resilience in Breast Cancer Survivorship
edited by Nazanin Derakhshan
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 636 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; intervention; mixed methods; digital health; personalized care; AI; resilience; anxiety; depression; neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychosocial Oncology)
Advances in Personalized Therapy for Breast Cancer
edited by Erin Powell
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; personalized; targeted therapy; target; subtype
(This special issue belongs to the Section Breast Cancer)
Treatment for Glioma: Retrospect and Prospect submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15137 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurosurgery; gliomas; new diagnostic strategies; preoperative planning; new surgical treatment choices; non-invasive therapies; new oncologic treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)
Ovarian Cancer in the Age of Precision Medicine
edited by Alicia A. Tone
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15194 | Submission Open
Keywords: ovarian cancer; omics; prevention; diagnosis; treatment; survivorship; equity; patient engagement  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gynecologic Oncology)
Action and Impact: Prevention and Screening Strategies Contributing to the Elimination of Cervical Cancer
edited by Samara Perez
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8239 | Submission Open
Keywords: HPV vaccine acceptability; cervical cancer health behaviours; implementation sciences; behavioural sciences
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gynecologic Oncology)
Recent Advancements in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Molecular Mechanisms
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2701 | Submission Open
Keywords: malignant pleural mesothelioma; surgical treatment; chemotherapy; neoadjuvant treatment; immunotherapy; multimodal treatment; artificial intelligence predict
Clinical Progression and Treatment Outcome of Multiple Myeloma
edited by Guido Lancman, Alissa Visram and Rayan Kaedbey
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 964 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple myeloma; real-world predictors of response; sequencing; treatment selection; resistance mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)
Challenges in Management of Thoracic Malignancies in Patients with COPD
edited by and Κonstantinos Bartziokas
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 442 | Submission Open
Keywords: COPD; lung cancer; secondary pulmonary metastases; immunotherapy; targeted therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
Advances in Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer
edited by Rossanna C. Pezo
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunotherapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; breast cancer; immunotherapy resistance; biomarkers; PD-1
(This special issue belongs to the Section Breast Cancer)
Self-Management/Patient Activation and Self-Management Support Interventions for Cancer Survivors
edited by
submission deadline 1 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-management interventions; supported self-management; health coaching; patient activation; healthy lifestyle behaviors; patient activation; cancer and cancer survivorship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology Nursing)
Application of Nuclear Medicine in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
edited by Michele Klain
submission deadline 15 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1082 | Submission Open
Keywords: PET/CT; imaging; nuclear medicine; cancer diagnosis
Clinical Outcomes and New Treatments in Pediatric Brain Tumors
edited by Sébastien Perreault and Craig Erker
submission deadline 15 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric neuro-oncology; central nervous system tumors; treatment approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)
Palliative Care and Supportive Medicine in Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 19108 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer care transitions; early palliative care; supportive care; quality of life; risk stratification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative and Supportive Care)
Evolution of Treatments of Prostate Cancer: From Biology to Current Advanced Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10564 | 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)
Biomarkers and Precision Medicine in Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancies
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8081 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision medicine; molecular biology; biomarker; prognosis; diagnosis; esophagus cancer; gastric cancer; pancreatic cancer; hepatocellular carcinoma; cholangiocarcinoma; duodenal cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Quality of Life and Management of Pediatric Cancer submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1343 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric palliative care; oncology; quality of life; early management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology)
Cancer Rehabilitation: Innovations in Practice & Enhancing Survivorship Care
edited by and Sara Parke
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer rehabilitation; physiatry; survivorship; symptom management; impairment; disability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative and Supportive Care)
Quality of Life and Follow-Up Care Among AYA Cancer Survivors
edited by Neetu Chawla and Sandra A. Mitchell
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 159 | 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)
Cost Effectiveness vs. Affordability in the Age of Targeted Drug Therapies
edited by Ramy Saleh
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: cost-effectiveness; affordability; drugs; financial; cancers; treatment; targeted drug therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Economics)
Sarcoma Surgeries: Oncological Outcomes and Prognostic Factors
edited by Mai-Kim Gervais
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: sarcoma; surgery; resection; prognostic factors; survival
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgical Oncology)
Pediatric Brain Tumors: Advances in Treatment and Patient Outcomes
edited by Daniele Bertin
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric CNS tumors; clinical outcomes; targeted therapies; immunotherapy; surgical techniques; genetic biomarkers; long-term effects; cognitive challenges; developmental challenges
(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology)
The Evolving Role of Surgery in Multidisciplinary Care for Sarcoma Patients
edited by Russell G. Witt, Elizabeth Lilley and Heather Lyu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 60 | 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)
Rehabilitation Opportunities in Cancer Survivorship
edited by and Alejandro Heredia-Ciuro
submission deadline 10 May 2025 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; rehabilitation; sequelae; disability; impairment
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