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Imaging-Based Early Diagnosis of Cancers Using Artificial Intelligence
edited by and Anselm Schulz
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12760 | Submission Open
Keywords: screening; prevention; detection; staging; body composition; computer-aided diagnosis; PET; CT; MRI; mammography; artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; diagnostic radiology; cancers
Biliary Tract Cancer Updates: Advancements and Insights
edited by Kristen R. Spencer
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6285 | 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)
Updates on Diagnosis and Treatment for Pediatric Solid Tumors
edited by Nur P. Damayanti
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4082 | 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)
Clinical Management of Cervical Cancer
edited by Vanessa Samouëlian
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3214 | Submission Open
Keywords: cervical cancer; surgical treatments; de-escalation; systemic treatments; immunotherapy; biomarkers; personalized treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gynecologic Oncology)
An In-Depth Review of Desmoid Tumours
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2240 | 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)
Surgery in Locally Advanced and Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
edited by Shawn Dason
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: surgery; renal cell carcinoma (RCC); locally advanced; metastatic; multidisciplinary treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
2nd Edition: Treatment of Bone Metastasis
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10085 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone metastases; imaging; prognostic factors; prognostic score; novel therapies; medical treatments; interventional radiology; surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone and Soft Tissue Oncology)
From Screening to Treatment: Technology’s Impact on Breast Cancer Care
edited by Jaroslaw Skokowski
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13268 | 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)
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 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5620 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychosocial oncology; hope; cancer; interdisciplinary research; Canada; CAPO
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychosocial Oncology)
Innovations in Combining SBRT and Systemic Treatments for Urological Cancers
edited by Steven N. Seyedin
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3506 | Submission Open
Keywords: urological cancers; stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT); systemic treatments; ablative radiation; immuno-therapy; chemotherapy; targeted agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genitourinary Oncology)
Feature Advancements in Section "Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology"
edited by and Maria Otth
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3451 | Submission Open
Keywords: childhood; adolescent and young adult cancer; survivorship; care models; transition; rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology)
Radiotherapy for Pediatric Tumors
edited by Kevin X. Liu and Nicholas DeNunzio
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3097 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric tumors; radiotherapy; proton radiotherapy; photon radiotherapy; brachytherapy; stereotactic body radiotherapy; stereotactic radiosurgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology)
High-Grade Neuroendocrine Neoplasms submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2246 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroendocrine tumor; neuroendocrine carcinoma; small cell carcinoma; large cell carcinoma; chemotherapy; immunotherapy; peptide receptor radionuclide therapy; alpha particle therapy
Palliative-Setting Radiotherapy in Contemporary Cancer Care
edited by Fleur Huang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1968 | 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)
Histological and Molecular Subtype of Pancreatic Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open
Keywords: pancreatic cancer; acinar cell pancreatic cancer; adenosquamous pancreatic carcinoma; molecular subtype
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastrointestinal Oncology)
Clinical Outcomes and New Treatments in Pediatric Brain Tumors
edited by Sébastien Perreault and Craig Erker
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3418 | 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 3298 | 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)
Advances in Geriatric Oncology: Toward Optimized Cancer Care
edited by Michael J. Lind
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1270 | Submission Open
Keywords: oncogeriatrics; clinical trials; prehabilitation; elderly cancer patients; cancer care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative and Supportive Care)
The Evolving Landscape of Precision Medicine in Radiation Oncology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1133 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers; genomics; precision medicine; transcriptomics; radiotherapy response prediction
The Role of Real-World Evidence (RWE) in Thoracic Malignancies
edited by and Sara Kuruvilla
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 530 | 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 132 | 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 15273 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5006 | 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 3862 | 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 2892 | 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 2370 | 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 1647 | 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)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Tumor Spectrum
edited by Jay Pundavela, Kyle B. Williams and R. Taylor Sundby
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 430 | 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)
Lifestyle Factors and Colorectal Cancer Prevention
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 186 | 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)
Bridging Borders: A Global Perspective on Colorectal Cancer Research and Prevention
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 179 | 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)
BCMA-Directed CAR-T Therapy in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
edited by Al-Ola A. Abdallah
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 157 | 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)
Surgical Management of Patients with Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Malignancies
edited by Cameron E Gaskill and Jessica E. Maxwell
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 111 | 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)
Novel Biomarkers and Liver Cancer submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3500 | 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 14991 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 831 | 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 435 | 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 201 | 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 193 | 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 60 | 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 495 | 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 | 14 articles | Viewed by 21332 | 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 6680 | Submission Open
Keywords: NSCLC; chemo-immunotherapy; immunotherapy; chemoradiation; SCLC; combination therapies; duo-immunotherapy; targeted therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thoracic Oncology)
Future Perspectives for Treatment and Diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
edited by and Brian Leber
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 726 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathophysiology; biomarker; diagnosis/prognosis/predictive/monitoring (indication/limitations); treatment advances; intensive; less intensive; refractory leukemia; cellular therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)
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 579 | 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 395 | 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 Leonardo Rossi
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 310 | 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)
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 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemotherapy; targeted therapy; resistance; microenvironment; immunotherapy
Therapeutic Advances in Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer
edited by Saum B. Ghodoussipour
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 99 | 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 67 | 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 3637 | 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)
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