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Clinical Outcomes and New Treatments in Pediatric Brain Tumors
edited by Sébastien Perreault and Craig Erker
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6029 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric neuro-oncology; central nervous system tumors; treatment approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)
Interventions to Prevent and Reduce Late Effects in Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Survivors submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3682 | Submission Open
Keywords: intervention; childhood cancer; adolescents and young adults (AYA); physical activity; neurocognition; mental health; quality of life; late effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology)
The Evolving Landscape of Precision Medicine in Radiation Oncology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1964 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers; genomics; precision medicine; transcriptomics; radiotherapy response prediction
Advances in Geriatric Oncology: Toward Optimized Cancer Care
edited by Michael J. Lind
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1443 | Submission Open
Keywords: oncogeriatrics; clinical trials; prehabilitation; elderly cancer patients; cancer care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative and Supportive Care)
The Role of Real-World Evidence (RWE) in Thoracic Malignancies
edited by and Sara Kuruvilla
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1182 | Submission Open
Keywords: real-world evidence (RWE); real word data (RWD); lung cancer; thoracic cancers (malignancies); observational studies; health economic outcomes research (HEOR); registry(ies)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
edited by Lynn Savoie
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: classification; prognosis; response assessment; toxicities; treatment selection; real-world evidence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)
Action and Impact: Prevention and Screening Strategies Contributing to the Elimination of Cervical Cancer
edited by Samara Perez
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16580 | Submission Open
Keywords: HPV vaccine acceptability; cervical cancer health behaviours; implementation sciences; behavioural sciences
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gynecologic Oncology)
Advances in Personalized Therapy for Breast Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6641 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; personalized; targeted therapy; target; subtype
(This special issue belongs to the Section Breast Cancer)
Shaping the Future of Oncology: The Role of Generative AI in Clinical and Research Environments
edited by , Emily Rinderknecht and Maximilian Haas
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4455 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI in oncology; AI-driven cancer diagnostics; personalized cancer treatment; AI in clinical decision making; oncology research innovation; AI-assisted therapeutic strategies; cancer care technology; patient-centered AI tools and apps; translational oncology and AI; future of oncology; artificial intelligence
Transdisciplinary Holistic Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care
edited by Janet Margaret De Groot and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3150 | 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)
Advances in Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
edited by Suresh Rana
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2512 | Submission Open
Keywords: head and neck cancer; IMPT; proton arc; proton therapy; clinical outcome; dosimetry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Head and Neck Oncology)
Quality of Life and Follow-Up Care Among AYA Cancer Survivors
edited by Neetu Chawla and Sandra A. Mitchell
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2207 | 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)
Bridging Borders: A Global Perspective on Colorectal Cancer Research and Prevention
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 994 | Submission Open
Keywords: colorectal cancer (CRC); global health; mass screening; early detection of cancer; artificial intelligence (AI); epidemiology; health disparities; diagnostic technologies; public health; therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Surgical Management of Patients with Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Malignancies
edited by Cameron E Gaskill and Jessica E. Maxwell
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 549 | Submission Open
Keywords: surgical management; hepatobiliary malignancies; pancreatic malignancies; surgical techniques; postoperative outcomes; survival rates; regional disparities; minimally invasive surgery; long-term survival; adjuvant therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgical Oncology)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Tumor Spectrum
edited by Jay Pundavela, Kyle B. Williams and R. Taylor Sundby
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 490 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1); malignant tumors; tumor spectrum; molecular and cellular mechanisms; malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs); targeted therapies; immunotherapies; prognostic factors; survival outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)
BCMA-Directed CAR-T Therapy in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
edited by Al-Ola A. Abdallah
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 407 | Submission Open
Keywords: BCMA-directed CAR-T therapy; multiple myeloma; relapsed multiple myeloma; refractory multiple myeloma; B-cell maturation antigen; immunotherapy; treatment outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)
Lifestyle Factors and Colorectal Cancer Prevention
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifestyle factors; colorectal cancer prevention; diet; physical activity; smoking; alcohol consumption; cancer risk; preventive measures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Novel Biomarkers and Liver Cancer submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4012 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarker; hepatocellular carcinoma; cholangiocarcinoma; prognosis; therapy response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Evolution of Treatments of Prostate Cancer: From Biology to Current Advanced Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16439 | 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)
Sarcoma Surgeries: Oncological Outcomes and Prognostic Factors
edited by Mai-Kim Gervais
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1614 | Submission Open
Keywords: sarcoma; surgery; resection; prognostic factors; survival
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgical Oncology)
Exploring Rare Gynecologic Tumors: A Cutting-Edge Perspective on Modern Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 730 | Submission Open
Keywords: vulvar cancer; rare gynecological tumor; Paget disease; uterine sarcoma; vaginal cancer; ovarian cancer; rare gynecological cancer; small cell carcinoma genital tract
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gynecologic Oncology)
The Evolving Role of Surgery in Multidisciplinary Care for Sarcoma Patients
edited by Russell G. Witt, Elizabeth Lilley and Heather Lyu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 242 | 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)
Molecular Integrative Genomics in Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open
Keywords: somatic mutation; cytogenetic abnormality; amplification; deletion; gene fusion; MSI; methylation; liquid biopsy; cell-free DNA; gene– environment interaction; targeted therapy; precision medicine
Advances in Melanoma: From Pathogenesis to Personalized Therapy
edited by
submission deadline 14 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: melanoma; clinical management; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; BRAF inhibitors; PD-1 blockade; predictive biomarkers; treatment resistance; combination therapy; liquid biopsy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermato-Oncology)
Combined Therapies for Hepatocellular Carcinoma submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1060 | Submission Open
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; combined therapies; immunotherapy; locoregional therapy; external beam radiation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Feature Reviews in Section "Oncology Nursing"
edited by , Carmen Loiselle and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 16 articles | Viewed by 25254 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer care; survivor; oncology nursing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology Nursing)
Hype or Hope—Combination Therapies for Lung Cancer
edited by Daniel Breadner
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8592 | Submission Open
Keywords: NSCLC; chemo-immunotherapy; immunotherapy; chemoradiation; SCLC; combination therapies; duo-immunotherapy; targeted therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
Resistance to Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy in Cancer: Understanding the Pathogenesis and Identifying the Best Approaches to Overcome This Challenge
edited by Oudai Hassan
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 845 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemotherapy; targeted therapy; resistance; microenvironment; immunotherapy
Innovative Therapeutic Strategies, Biomarkers, and Molecular Pathways in Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Cancers
edited by Anwaar Saeed and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 777 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal cancers; hepatobiliary cancers; immunotherapy; targeted therapies; combination treatments; biomarkers; early diagnosis; prognosis; personalized medicine; molecular pathways; drug development targets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Therapeutic Studies from Pre-Clinical to Clinical (Phase I–IV) for Gastrointestinal Cancers
edited by Erica S. Tsang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 690 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal cancers; novel treatments; targeted therapies; immunotherapies; vaccine therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Advancements in Thyroid Cancer Management
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open
Keywords: thyroid cancer; active surveillance; targeted therapy; lymph node dissection; thyroid nodule ablation; remote-access thyroidectomy; minimally invasive thyroidectomy; medullary thyroid carcinoma; anaplastic thyroid carcinoma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Head and Neck Oncology)
Therapeutic Advances in Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer
edited by Saum B. Ghodoussipour
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: bladder cancer; cystectomy; therapeutic advances; surgical techniques; personalized treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
Advancing Precision Medicine in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: The Role of Circulating Tumor Cells
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: circulating tumor cells; hepatocellular carcinoma; precision medicine; tumor heterogeneity; early diagnosis; prognosis; personalized treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Therapy)
Social Determinants of Health and Breast Cancer: Impacts on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes
edited by Charlotte Yong-Hing and Nathalie LeVasseur
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4282 | Submission Open
Keywords: social determinants of health; breast cancer disparities; healthcare access; health equity; screening and diagnosis; treatment outcomes; socioeconomic factors; racial and ethnic disparities; healthcare policy; marginalized populations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Breast Cancer)
Advances in B-Cell Lymphoma: From Diagnostics to Cure
edited by and Megan E. Melody
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3074 | Submission Open
Keywords: B-cell lymphoma; treatment; molecular profiling; immunotherapies; cellular therapies
Recent Advances in Surgical Strategies for Managing Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
edited by Fabrizio D'Acapito and Marco Vaira
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1224 | Submission Open
Keywords: metastatic colorectal cancer; liver metastases; parenchymal-sparing hepatectomy; staged hepatectomy; minimally invasive liver resection; cytoreductive surgery; HIPEC; PIPAC; peritoneal surface metastases; biomarker-based stratification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
The Impact of Tumor Microenvironment on Therapeutic Resistance
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open
Keywords: tumor microenvironment; therapeutic resistance; stromal– immune crosstalk
Advances in Radiation Treatment for Brain Tumors
edited by Andra Krauze
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: personalized treatment; artificial intelligence; automation; segmentation; adaptive treatment; immune modulation; fed-erated learning; multi-omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)
Novel Therapies for B-Cell Lymphomas
edited by David MacDonald
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: B-cell lymphomas; non-Hodgkin lymphomas; targeted therapy; CAR-T cell therapy; bispecific antibodies; biomarker-driven treatment; translational research; clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)
New and Emerging Trends in Prostate Cancer
edited by and Steven Tisseverasinghe
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8795 | 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)
Pathways to Recovery and Resilience in Breast Cancer Survivorship
edited by Nazanin Derakhshan
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7054 | 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)
Optimizing Surgical Management for Gynecologic Cancers
edited by Jacob D. McGee
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3108 | Submission Open
Keywords: pre-operative optimization; de-escalation; surgical approach; risk stratification; quality of Life; novel techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gynecologic Oncology)
Advanced Research on Breast Cancer Genes in Cancers
edited by Andrea Eisen
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2255 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer genes; BRCA1/2 mutations; cancer genomics; targeted therapies; precision medicine; genetic counseling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology Biomarkers)
2nd Edition—Haematological Neoplasms: Diagnosis and Management submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1583 | Submission Open
Keywords: myeloid neoplasms; lymphoid neoplasms; pathology; molecular biology; precision medicine; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)
Recent Advances in Immune Checkpoint Inhibition and Antibody Drug Conjugates in Urothelial Carcinoma
edited by Qian Janie Qin
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1115 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune checkpoint inhibition; antibody drug conjugates; urothelial carcinoma; therapeutic combinations; biomarkers; resistance mechanisms; treatment efficacy; cancer immunotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
Clinical Advances in Thyroid Cancer: Biomarker-Driven Diagnosis, Oncogenesis Insights, and Translational Therapies
edited by Salma Khan
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 725 | Submission Open
Keywords: thyroid cancer; oncogenesis; translational therapies; fine-needle aspiration (FNA); precision medicine; targeted therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Head and Neck Oncology)
Combining Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy for Cancer Treatment
edited by Yufei Liu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: radiation oncology; immunotherapy; immunomodulation; immune checkpoint inhibitors; abscopal effect; stereotactic body ra-diation therapy; antibody– drug conjugate; CAR-T cell therapy; tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
Psychological Interventions for Cancer Survivors
edited by Christian Schulz-Quach
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer survivors; psychological interventions; mental health; quality of life; existential– phenomenological approaches; relational frameworks; resilience; evidence-based therapies; post-treatment care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychosocial Oncology)
2nd Edition—Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Therapy and Outcome
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic lymphocytic leukemia; microenvironment; BTK inhibitors; BCL2 inhibitors; PI3K inhibitors; infection; prognostic factors; predictive factors; richter syndrome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)
Clinical Progression and Treatment Outcome of Multiple Myeloma
edited by Guido Lancman, Alissa Visram and Rayan Kaedbey
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3004 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple myeloma; real-world predictors of response; sequencing; treatment selection; resistance mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)
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