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Integrative Cancer Therapies

Integrative Cancer Therapies is a peer-reviewed open access journal focused on a comprehensive model of integrative cancer treatment, with an emphasis on scientific understanding of alternative and traditional medicine therapies.

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Subject Integrative & Complementary Medicine, Oncology
Impact Factor 2.8
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1534-7354
eISSN 1552-695X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access, and institutional agreements or prepaid accounts may cover or reduce APCs.

Submission Instructions

Integrative Cancer Therapies accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter Any third-party writing or editing assistance and any non-author who submits on behalf of the authors must be disclosed in the covering letter.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Research Articles may be up to 35 double-spaced manuscript pages in length. Research Articles must include Introduction with brief literature review, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions sections. Manuscript must include 4-5 keywords after the abstract and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article, and it must disclose any AI use in the Acknowledgements or Methodology section.
References References must follow AMA 11th edition style. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, and reference list entries must list all authors unless there are more than 6, in which case the first 3 are followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number, title, and header row and/or column and be editable within Word rather than submitted as images.
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Review Papers

Cover Letter Writing or editing assistance from a third party and submission by a non-author on behalf of the authors must be disclosed in the covering letter.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Review Papers may be up to 65 double-spaced manuscript pages in length. Review Papers should include scholarly considerations and clinical implications. Include 4-5 keywords after the abstract and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article with each required subheading, stating 'Not applicable' where needed.
References References must follow AMA 11th edition style. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, and the reference list must list all authors unless there are more than 6, in which case the first 3 should be followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text for separately submitted figures. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number and title and included as editable text rather than images.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter Covering letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and whether the submission was made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and no more than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Brief Reports may be up to 10 manuscript pages. Manuscript must include clear, logically ordered headings and a section titled 'Statements and Declarations' at the end of the article after the Acknowledgements section and Author Contributions section if applicable. Manuscript must include 4-5 keywords after the abstract, an Acknowledgements section, a funding statement, an Author Contributions heading if author contribution information is required, a 'Statements and Declarations' section with each required subheading including 'Not applicable' where relevant, and AI use disclosures in the Acknowledgements or Methodology section.
References References must follow AMA 11th edition style. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, and reference list entries must list all authors unless there are more than 6 authors, in which case the first 3 authors must be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the running text for separately submitted figures. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title, while tables must be editable text in Word with a number and title rather than images.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter A covering letter is required only if third-party writing or editing assistance was used or if the submission was made by a non-author on behalf of the authors. The covering letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and whether the submission was made on behalf of the authors by someone who is not an author.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Case Reports may be up to 10 double-spaced manuscript pages in length. Case Reports should explain the significance of the case, including relevant patient information, results of diagnostic tests, and description of treatment and outcome. Include 4-5 keywords after the abstract and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article, and disclose any AI usage in the Acknowledgements or Methodology section.
References References must follow AMA 11th edition style. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, list author surnames followed by initials without periods, and list all authors unless there are more than 6, in which case the first 3 should be followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number, title, and header row and/or column, and be editable within Word rather than submitted as images.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Any third-party writing or editing assistance or any submission made on behalf of the authors by a non-author must be disclosed in the covering letter.
Abstract Abstract is required as an unstructured abstract. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Letters unrelated to a specific article must not exceed 500 words, while letters about a recently published article or to be published concurrently must not exceed 800 words. Letters must be written in a professional tone and should not include research material. Include 4-5 keywords after the abstract and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article, with each required subheading included and 'Not applicable' stated under any nonapplicable heading.
References Letters unrelated to a specific article may include no more than 3 references, while letters about a recently published article or to be published concurrently may include no more than 5 references. References must follow AMA 11th edition style. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, all claims should be supported by references if appropriate, and letters addressing a recently published article must include that article in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Letters should not include figures. Figures and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Tables must be editable text-based tables with a number and title, and figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title.
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Recent Publications

Caregiver’s Kitchen: A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study of a Culinary Medicine and Coaching Intervention for Caregivers of Children With Cancer

Brandy-Joe Milliron, Khulood Salman, Haley Schlechter, Paige Mountain, Gabrielle Longo, Jonathan M. Deutsch, Tracey Jubelirer

10.1177/15347354261476641
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Exploratory and Pioneering Study on Courses Involving Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Within an Integrative Approach at University of Messina Medical School

Giuliana Ciappina, Enrica Toscano, Valentina Urzì Brancati, Giordana Di Mauro, Irene Campo, Letteria Minutoli, Alessia Bignucolo, Irene Cacciola, Giovanna Spatari, Angela Alibrandi, Domenico Antonio Restivo, Silvana Parisi, Natalia Catalano, Pierluigi Consolo, Massimiliano Berretta

10.1177/15347354251398860
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JI017 Sensitizes EGFR-T790M NSCLC to Erlotinib by Extinguishing the STAT3–Survivin Axis

Daeun Kim, Young-Ha Kim, Gaeun Choi, Chunhoo Cheon, Seong-Gyu Ko

10.1177/15347354261475694
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Retraction: The Efficacy of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Patients With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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10.1177/15347354261468411
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A Feasibility Study of Reiki Therapy to Improve Symptoms in Cancer Survivors at an Integrative Oncology Clinic

Natalie L. Dyer, Karen E. Fink, Shashwat Chakraborti, Jesse Cheng, Jeffery A. Dusek, Santosh Rao

10.1177/15347354261467711
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted articles can appear online within an average of 30 days after the APC has been processed.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required when disclosing writing or editing assistance from a third party or when submission is made on behalf of the authors by a third party.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access, and institutional agreements or prepaid accounts may cover or reduce APCs.

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Research Topics

Cancer survivorship and care Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies Oral health in cancer treatment Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies Nutrition and Health in Aging Pain Management and Placebo Effect Flavonoids in Medical Research Effects of Radiation Exposure Cancer Risks and Factors Circadian rhythm and melatonin Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations Traditional Chinese Medicine Analysis Cancer, Stress, Anesthesia, and Immune Response Cancer Research and Treatments Biofield Effects and Biophysics Music Therapy and Health Lymphatic System and Diseases Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds Nausea and vomiting management

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