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Recent Advances in Surgical Strategies for Managing Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

edited by Fabrizio D'Acapito and Marco Vaira

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7844 | 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

Ziqing Chen

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1361 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor microenvironment; therapeutic resistance; stromal– immune crosstalk

Surgery and Beyond: The Evolving Landscape of Glioma Management

edited by

Andrea Landi

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurosurgery; CNS tumor; surgery; therapeutic innovations; diagnostic innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)

Recent Advances in Immune Checkpoint Inhibition and Antibody Drug Conjugates in Urothelial Carcinoma

edited by Qian Janie Qin

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7265 | 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)

BCMA-Directed CAR-T Therapy in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

edited by Al-Ola A. Abdallah

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5609 | 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)

Advances in PET/CT for Predicting Cancer Outcomes

edited by Ahmad Shariftabrizi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2093 | Submission Open

Keywords: FDG PET/CT; PSMA PET/CT; dotatate PET/CT; tumor heterogeneity; radiomics; CAR T-cell therapy; rare tumors; radiogenomics; immunotherapy; targeted therapy; PET physics; radiotracer metabolism

Prevention, Early Detection and Management of Skin Cancer

edited by

Patricia Tai

and

Kurian Joseph

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1784 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin cancer; dermato-oncology; cutaneous oncology; melanoma; non-melanomatous skin cancers; basal cell carcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma; Merkel cell carcinoma; sebaceous carcinoma and other adnexal carcinomas; prevention and detection; treatment; biomarkers; immunotherapy and radiotherapy; precision medicine; UV radiation; surgery; targeted therapies

PD-1 and PD-L1 in Cancer Immunotherapy

edited by

Aleksandar Obradovic

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1467 | Submission Open

Keywords: PD-1; PD-L1; cancer immunotherapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; resistance mechanisms; combination therapies

Recent Advancements in the Surgical Treatment of Brain Tumors—2nd Edition

edited by

Patrick Schuss

and Florian Gessler

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1310 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain tumors; intraoperative imaging; supramarginal resection; fluorescence-guided surgery; awake craniotomy; complication management; neurooncology; functional mapping; neuronavigation; intraoperative radiotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)

Therapeutic Advances in Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer

edited by Saum B. Ghodoussipour

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1283 | Submission Open

Keywords: bladder cancer; cystectomy; therapeutic advances; surgical techniques; personalized treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)

The Role of Targeted Therapy in Head and Neck Cancers

edited by

Rikki A.M. Brown

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1089 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC); targeted therapy; molecular drug targets; cancer biomarkers; personalized medicine; resistance mechanisms; combination therapies; translation oncology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Head and Neck Oncology)

Pain and Symptom Management in Cancer Patients

edited by Lynn R. Gauthier

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 603 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer patients; pain management; symptom management; supportive care

Advancing Precision Medicine in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: The Comprehensive Role of Liquid Biopsy

edited by

Amy K. Kim

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 593 | 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)

Recent Advances in Artificial Intelligence-Based Approaches for Breast Cancer

edited by

Ashirbani Saha

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 573 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast cancer; artificial intelligence; multimodal data; breast cancer datasets; AI model validation; benchmarking; literature appraisal; explainable AI for breast cancer; personalized medicine; generative AI for breast cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Breast Cancer)

Targeting KRAS in Lung Cancer: Current Status and Future Directions

edited by Sally Lau

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open

Keywords: KRAS mutations; non-small cell lung cancer; targeted therapy; KRAS G12C inhibitors; translational research; combination therapy; clinical outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)

From Innovation to Impact: Age-Adaptive Oncology for Just and Precision-Driven Care

edited by Tanyanika Phillips

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open

Keywords: age-adaptive; oncology; older adults; aging; cancer; precision medicine; biological aging; functional aging; accelerated aging; biomarkers; therapeutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative and Supportive Care)

Transforming Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: Innovations in Molecular Diagnostics and Treatment Advances

edited by Nicola Normanno,

Michele Zanoni

and

Ilario Giovanni Rapposelli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreatic cancer; liquid biopsy; organoids; therapy resistance; predictive biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology Biomarkers)

Deep Insights into Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Molecular Targets and Evolving Treatment Paradigms

edited by

Serena Travaglini

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute myeloid leukemia (AML); molecular targets; targeted therapy; treatment resistance; precision medicine; immunotherapy; multi-omics; relapsed/refractory leukemia; therapeutic strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Advances in Targeted Therapies and Pharmacogenomics of Leukemia

edited by Nicolas N Nassar

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open

Keywords: blood cancer; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; primary and secondary resistance; pharmacogenetics; combination therapy; tumor microenvironment

Brain Metastases: Biomarkers, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis and Survival

edited by Katarzyna Jerzak

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

Keywords: brain metastases; biomarkers; diagnosis and imaging; targeted and immunotherapy; prognosis and survival

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)

2nd Edition: Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: Does the Conditioning Regimen Intensity Still Matter?

edited by Imran Ahmad

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: conditioning; preparative; regimen; allogeneic; hematopoietic; transplantation; myeloablative; nonmyeloablative; reduced

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Molecular Integrative Genomics in Cancer

edited by

Muhammad Kibriya

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3421 | 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

Combined Therapies for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

edited by

Hooman Yarmohammadi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14611 | Submission Open

Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; combined therapies; immunotherapy; locoregional therapy; external beam radiation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)

Unveiling the Economic Impact of Cancer Treatment

edited by

Stuart Peacock

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open

Keywords: financial toxicity; cost-effectiveness; health equity; cancer economics; value-based care; economic disparities; survi-vorship; policy interventions; global burden; healthcare access

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Economics)

Thoracic Malignancies and Immunity: Advances, Challenges, and Future Directions of Immunotherapy

edited by Giacomo Cusumano

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2867 | Submission Open

Keywords: lung cancer (NSCLC and SCLC); malignant pleural mesothelioma; immune checkpoint inhibitors; biomarkers (PD-L1; TMB; ctDNA); tumor microenvironment & immune evasion; combination therapies (chemo-IO; IO-IO; radiotherapy); neoadjuvant and adjuvant immunotherapy; immune-related adverse events (irAEs); resistance mechanisms & re-challenge; real-world evidence & translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)

Routine Screening for Distress, Depression and Anxiety in Oncology: Where Are We Now?

edited by Daniel C. McFarland and Lee A. Kehoe

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4710 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychological distress; depression; anxiety; oncology; routine screening; cancer care; patient outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychosocial Oncology)

Recent Advances in Breast Reconstruction Following Cancer

edited by

Jing Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1666 | Submission Open

Keywords: prepectoral implant-based reconstruction; post-reconstruction radiation; mastectomy pattern; non-abdominal autologous-based breast reconstruction; breast reconstruction complication; patient-reported outcome; breast sensation; fat grafting; enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols; oncoplastic breast reconstruction; lymphatic reconstruction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Breast Cancer)

Innovations in the Clinical Research of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: From Targeted Therapies to Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation

edited by Jeffrey H. Lipton

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 429 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic myeloid leukemia; tyrosine kinase inhibitors; treatment resistance; allogeneic stem cell transplantation; stem cell persistence; treatment-free remission; targeted therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Contrast-Enhanced Imaging for Breast Cancer Detection and Management

edited by Enida Bufi,

Alejandro Martin Sanchez

, Matteo Sammarra and Angela Bucaro

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open

Keywords: contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM); breast cancer imaging; dense breast tissue; dual-energy mammography; radiomics; artificial intelligence; iodinated contrast medium

(This special issue belongs to the Section Breast Cancer)

Advances in Interventional Radiology for Oncological Management

edited by Alex L. Wallace and

Merve Ozen

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open

Keywords: interventional oncology; tumor ablation; embolization; image-guided therapy; personalized medicine; translational research; cancer care

Hope Amidst Challenges: Therapies for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

edited by

Martha L. Louzada

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: RRMM; quadruplet therapy; CART-cell; bispecific antibodies; antibody drug conjugates (ADC); minimal residual disease (MRD)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Surgical Advances in the Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers

edited by Boris Luis Gala-López

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3792 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal cancers; surgical innovation; multimodal therapy; precision oncology; minimally invasive surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)

Glioblastoma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prognosis

edited by Giuseppe Lombardi and Alberto Bosio

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2478 | Submission Open

Keywords: glioblastoma; molecular biomarkers; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; imaging; tumor microenvironment; prognosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)

The Evolving Landscape of Precision Medicine in Radiation Oncology

edited by

Fernando Munoz

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7007 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarkers; genomics; precision medicine; transcriptomics; radiotherapy response prediction

Patient-Reported Outcomes Including Health-Related Quality of Life in Cancer Clinical Trials

edited by Caroline Hamm

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1760 | Submission Open

Keywords: patient-reported outcomes; guidelines; health-related quality of life; clinical trials; ethical considerations; prognosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative and Supportive Care)

Advances in Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer

edited by

Sandeep Sehdev

, Arif Ali Awan and

Karen A. Gelmon

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1439 | Submission Open

Keywords: endocrine therapy; breast cancer; endocrine resistance; CDK 4/6 inhibitor; biomarkers; selective endocrine receptor degraders (SERDs)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Breast Cancer)

Radiation Therapy and Targeted Therapies for Pancreatic Cancer

edited by Aswin Abraham

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 616 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreatic cancer; radiation; chemo-radiation; SBRT; patterns of failure; radiobiology; radiation techniques; cell signaling; immunotherapy and radiation; targeted therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)

Advances in Implementation Science and Knowledge Mobilization for Cancer Control

edited by

Sarah Neil-Sztramko

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 598 | Submission Open

Keywords: evidence-based interventions; cancer control; cancer prevention; cancer treatment; survivorship; knowledge mobilization; implementation science

Treatment of High-Grade Glioma

edited by Chiara Valentini and Silvia Chiesa

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 343 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-grade glioma; treatment; surgery; radiation therapy; chemotherapy; targeted therapy; immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)

Glioblastoma: The Emerging Challenges in Rapidly Evolving Social Changes

edited by Andrea Talacchi and Andrea Pace

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: glioblastoma; glioma; social determinants; prognostic factors; clinical pathways; lifestyle; economic determinants; frailty; area deprivation; brain neoplasm; overall survival

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuro-Oncology)

Role of Inflammation in Cancer

edited by

Li Yang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; inflammation; immune cells; cytokines; anti-inflammatory; tumor microenvironment; immunotherapy; immune-related adverse events; targeted therapy; chemotherapy and chemoprevention

Emphasis on Cardiovascular Health from Cancer Therapy: Incidence, Mechanisms, and Management

edited by Brijesh D. Patel

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1164 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiotoxicity; cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD); arrhythmia; cardiomyopathy; disparity; innovation; prevention

2nd Edition: Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Tumors

edited by Dante Amelio,

Piera Navarria

and Giuseppe Minniti

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 949 | Submission Open

Keywords: stereotactic radiosurgery; gamma knife; cyber knife; particle therapy; brain tumors; skull base tumors

Health-Related Quality of Life of Pediatric Cancer Survivors

edited by

John T. Lucas, Jr.

and

I-Chan Huang

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric oncology; cancer survivorship; health-related quality of life (HRQoL); patient-reported outcomes (PROs); late effects of treatment; psychosocial oncology; neurocognitive functioning; long-term follow-up care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology)

Pathways to Recovery and Resilience in Breast Cancer Survivorship

edited by Nazanin Derakhshan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 24699 | 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)

Palliative Care in Oncology: Current Advances

edited by Olav F. Dajani,

Arne Westgaard

and Martin Kummen

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4303 | Submission Open

Keywords: palliative care; oncology; cancers; pain; support; well-being

(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative and Supportive Care)

Systemic Therapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Current Challenges and Future Directions

edited by Andrea Martini and

Alessandro Vitale

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1684 | Submission Open

Keywords: immunotherapy; conversion therapy; hepatocellular carcinoma; surgical therapy: transplantation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)

Treatment Strategies for Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma

edited by Manojkumar Bupathi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced urothelial carcinoma; metastatic bladder cancer; FGFR-targeted therapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; PD-L1 expression; therapeutic sequencing; combination therapy; treatment resistance; clinical outcomes; personalized oncology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)

Evolving Role of Surgical Resection in Pancreatic Cancer

edited by Eran Sadot, Oran Zlotnik and

Nasser Abdul Halim

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreatic cancer; surgical resection; pancreaticoduodenectomy; distal pancreatectomy; vascular resection; borderline resectable disease; neoadjuvant therapy; minimally invasive surgery; oncologic outcomes; prognostic factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgical Oncology)

Liver Transplantation in Oncology: Perspectives on Medical and Surgical Aspects

edited by

Paul J. Gaglio

and Keri E. Lunsford

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: liver transplantation; hepatocellular carcinoma; cholangiocarcinoma; liver cancer surgery; loco-regional therapies; downstaging; adjunctive therapies; metastatic liver tumors; transplant eligibility; transplant outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgical Oncology)

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