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Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recent Publications
Reporting of Adherence-Related Information in Randomized Controlled Trials of Oral Chinese Herbal Medicine for Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study
Xuechen Geng, Qinchang Zhang, Qianqian Bu, Yuquan Tao, Dong Zhang, Ling Li, Weizhong Li, Dan Dong, Shuhang Kan, Yanmei Liu, Liu Li, Haibo Cheng
10.1177/15347354261491385
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Shugan-Liangxue Prescription Inhibits Immune Escape Against Breast Cancer by Regulating Tryptophan Metabolism
Youzhan Yang, Jinyu Liu, Runjia Shi, Xiaoya Li, Shuang Li, Yulin Lin, Yueqi Wang, Dayong Cai, Zhiqiang Cheng, Xin Zhao
10.1177/15347354261494127
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Cell Growth Arrest and Protective Effects of Myrianthus arboreus P. Beauv. (Cecropiaceae) Methanolic Extract on benzo(a)pyrene-Induced Prostate Cancer in Adult Wistar Rats
Florette Tedjo Motoum, Sefirin Djiogue, Charline Florence Awounfack, Kevine Silihe Kamga, Stéphane Zingue, Derek Tantoh Ndinteh, Dieudonné Njamen
10.1177/15347354261492307
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Comment on: The Effect of a Ketogenic Diet on Cancer: Evidence From Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes
Guoping Xu
10.1177/15347354261493876
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Enhances Survival in Cancer Patients on Immunotherapy or Chemotherapy
Tsung-Yun Hsieh, Sheng-Yin To, Cho-Hao Lee, Sunny Jui-Shan Lin, Li-Ting Kao
10.1177/15347354261494126
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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.
Reformat to Integrative Cancer Therapies using Livewrite PremiumIs 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.
Reformat to Integrative Cancer Therapies using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access, and institutional agreements or prepaid accounts may cover or reduce APCs.
Reformat to Integrative Cancer Therapies using Livewrite PremiumResearch 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