Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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International Journal of Cancer is the official journal of the Union for International Cancer Control with a global readership and over 4,800 submissions a year covering a broad scope of topics in experimental and clinical cancer research. The journal invites and encourages original Research Articles and Short Reports.
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Subject
Oncology
Impact Factor
4.7
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0020-7136
eISSN
1097-0215
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
No fee for the first 8 pages; US$150 for each page beyond 8. Open access is available for a fee (APC).
Submission Instructions
International Journal of Cancer accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must concisely state the aim of the study, the significant and novel findings, how the findings relate to the current state of the field, and any other information pertinent to review, and it must disclose any writing or editing assistance.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured without subheadings or sections.
Manuscript
Body text from Introduction to Discussion or Conclusions must not exceed 5,000 words. Manuscript must follow IMRAD format with Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion, although Results and Discussion may be combined if appropriate. The title page must include a 75-word maximum Novelty and Impact description, three to five keywords, an alphabetical list of abbreviations used, and the article category, and the manuscript must include conflict of interest and funding statements at the end of the paper.
References
A maximum of 50 references is permitted. References must use American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be listed in a separate section immediately after the text, numbered sequentially in the order cited, use NLM Catalog journal abbreviations, and include the names of all authors in the review version.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 6 tables and figures in total is permitted. Tables must be included at the end of the main document or submitted as separate files, and figure legends and tables must follow the body text. Figures and tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals, each must have a separate legend, and all figures and tables must be cited in the text.
Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must concisely state the aim of the study, the significant and novel findings, how the findings relate to the present state of the field, and any other information pertinent for review, and it must disclose any writing or editing assistance.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured without subheadings or sections.
Manuscript
The text from Introduction to Discussion or Conclusions must not exceed 4,000 words. The title page must include three to five key words and a list of abbreviations used in alphabetical order, and a conflict of interest statement and funding statement must appear at the end of the paper.
References
References must be formatted in American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be listed in a separate section immediately after the text, numbered sequentially in order of citation, use NLM Catalog journal abbreviations, and for reviews include the names of all authors.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 6 tables and figures in total is permitted. Tables must be included at the end of the main document or submitted as separate files. Figures and tables must be numbered using Arabic numerals, each must have a separate legend, and all must be cited in the text.
Short Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must concisely state the aim of the study, the significant and novel findings, how the findings relate to the present state of the field, and any other information about the manuscript or authors pertinent to review, and it must disclose any writing or editing assistance.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured without subheadings or sections.
Manuscript
Body text from Introduction to Discussion or Conclusions must not exceed 2,500 words. Manuscript must follow IMRAD format with Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion, although Results and Discussion may be combined if appropriate. The title page must include a 75-word maximum Novelty and Impact description, three to five key words, and a list of abbreviations, and the paper must include a conflict of interest statement at the end.
References
A maximum of 25 references is permitted. References must use American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be numbered sequentially in the order cited, listed in a separate section immediately after the text, use NLM Catalog journal abbreviations, and include all authors in the reference list for review.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 3 tables and figures in total is permitted. Tables must be included at the end of the main document or submitted as separate files, and figure legends and tables must follow the body text. Figures and tables must be numbered using Arabic numerals, each must have a separate legend, and all must be cited in the text.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must concisely state the aim of the study, the significant and novel findings, how the findings relate to the present state of the field, and any other information pertinent for review, and it must disclose any writing or editing assistance.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letter must not exceed 1,000 words. Letter must report the title of the Letter, begin with "Dear Editor," use the title "Comments on <title of the original paper>" when referring to a published paper, use the title "Reply to: Comments on <title of the original paper>" for replies, and place the list of abbreviations, statements, full author list and affiliations, and corresponding author contact information at the end of the text. The manuscript must include three to five key words on the title page and conflict of interest and funding statements at the end of the paper or main text.
References
No more than 10 references are permitted. References must be listed in American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be numbered sequentially in the order cited in the text, listed in a separate section immediately following the text, use NLM Catalog journal abbreviations, and include the names of all authors in the review version.
Figures & Tables
No more than 1 figure or table is permitted. Tables must be included at the end of the main document or submitted as separate files. Figures and tables must be numbered using Arabic numerals, cited in the text, and each must have a separate legend.
Special Reports
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must concisely state the aim of the study, the significant and novel findings, how the findings relate to the present state of the field, and any other information pertinent for review, and it must disclose any writing or editing assistance.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured without subheadings or sections.
Manuscript
Main text must not exceed 2500 words in length. Acknowledgments and further disclosures, References, Figure Legends, and Tables must follow the body of the text. Title page must include a brief description of the Novelty and Impact of the work of no more than 75 words and three to five key words.
References
A maximum of 25 references is permitted. References must use American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be listed in a separate section immediately following the text, numbered sequentially in the order cited, use NLM journal abbreviations, and include the names of all authors in the version submitted for review.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 3 tables and figures in total is permitted. Tables must be included at the end of the main document or submitted as separate files. Figures and tables must be numbered using Arabic numerals, each must have a separate legend, and all must be cited in the text.
Recent Publications
The 9th Edition of the UICC TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours: Updates and Rationale for Change
James D. Brierley, Liesbet J. Van Eycken, Meredith E. Giuliani, Brian A. Rous, Shao Hui Huang, Hisao Asamura, Mary K. Gospodarowicz, Anne W. Lee, Brian O'Sullivan
10.1002/ijc.70561
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median submission to first decision is 5 days.
Reformat to International Journal of Cancer using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A concise cover letter is required for original submissions. It should explain the aim of the study, the significant and novel findings, how the findings relate to the current state of the field, and include other pertinent information such as preprint DOI or disclosure of writing or editing assistance.
Reformat to International Journal of Cancer using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
No fee is charged for the first 8 pages of an article. A fee of US$150.00 is charged for each page beyond the first 8. Open access is available through payment of an APC.
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