Oncology (ONC)
Section Information
Oncology focuses on the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. It covers malignant diseases affecting different organs and tissues. The field integrates medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and supportive care to improve patient outcomes across the cancer journey.
Modern oncology research includes cancer genetics, molecular pathways, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, precision medicine, and advances in early detection. Improvements in imaging, biomarkers, screening technologies, and treatment monitoring continue to shape clinical practice.
This section publishes clinical studies, basic science research, reviews, and case reports addressing cancer biology, diagnosis, therapeutic strategies, patient management, survivorship, and emerging innovations in oncology.
Scope
- Cancer Biology and Molecular Oncology
- Molecular mechanisms of cancer initiation, progression, and metastasis
- Genomic alterations, biomarkers, and the tumor microenvironment
- Cell signaling pathways and therapeutic targets
- Translational research bridging lab discovery and clinical application
- Medical Oncology and Systemic Therapies
- Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy
- Combination regimens and personalized treatment planning
- Management of treatment-related adverse effects
- Advances in systemic therapies for solid and blood cancers
- Surgical Oncology
- Oncologic surgery for tumor removal and reconstruction
- Minimally invasive and robotic techniques
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy and staging procedures
- Perioperative care and outcomes research
- Radiation Oncology
- External beam radiation, brachytherapy, and advanced delivery methods
- Treatment planning and dose optimization
- Radiobiology and response assessment
- Strategies to reduce toxicity in surrounding tissues
- Hematologic Malignancies
- Leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
- Diagnostics, staging, and prognostic markers
- Stem cell transplantation
- Novel immunotherapies including CAR-T cell therapy
- Solid Tumors
- Breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, gynecologic, and other cancers
- Screening strategies and early detection
- Organ-specific management and clinical trials
- Survivorship and long-term follow-up
- Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology
- Pain relief and symptom control
- Palliative care throughout the treatment course
- End-of-life communication and ethical care
- Rehabilitation and psychosocial support
- Cancer Prevention, Epidemiology, and Public Health
- Cancer risk factors and prevention strategies
- Population research and global cancer trends
- Health disparities and access to care
- Public health programs and community interventions
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