Recent Advances in Urological Cancer
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 1927
Special Issue Editors
Interests: genitourinary cancers; early drug development; translational research
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recently, dramatic and unprecedented developments have occurred in the urinary cancer field. These discoveries are redefining our understanding of biology and subclassification of urological tumors, leading to new efficacious and potentially curative treatments. Advances in molecular profiling, the advent of immunotherapy, and the application of precision medicine principles have reshaped diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, offering novel opportunities for improved patient outcomes. In particular, emerging insights into the tumor microenvironment, immune evasion mechanisms, and resistance pathways are unveiling promising opportunities for therapeutic intervention. The integration of liquid biopsies, artificial intelligence-driven imaging, and biomarker-driven treatment selection is enhancing early detection, risk stratification, and personalized care. Moreover, breakthroughs in systemic therapies, including next-generation hormone therapies, immune checkpoint inhibitors, targeted therapies, and immunoconjugates, continue to redefine the treatment landscape for urological cancers.
We invite researchers to contribute their latest findings to this Special Issue to advance the field of urological oncology. Topics of interest include but are not limited to novel therapeutic targets, translational insights into tumor biology, real-world clinical data, and innovations in surgical and radiation techniques.
Dr. Andrea Zivi
Dr. Sara Merler
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- genitourinary oncology
- urologic surgery
- urologic radiotherapy innovations
- translational research
- emerging therapies
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