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International Journal of Gynecological Cancer

The International Journal of Gynecological Cancer (IJGC) serves as the primary educational and informational publication on topics related to the detection, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gynecologic malignancies. The content is intended for gynecologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and research scientists with a special interest in gynecological oncology. IJGC promotes a multidisciplinary approach and features original research, reviews, and video articles. IJGC is the official journal of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society and the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology.

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Subject Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oncology
Impact Factor 4.7
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1048-891X
eISSN 1525-1438
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 3800 APC for open access articles, excluding taxes; corresponding authors who are ESGO or IGCS members receive a 25% discount

Submission Instructions

International Journal of Gynecological Cancer accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Original Research articles. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript text must be no more than 3,500 words from Introduction through Conclusions. Manuscript must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions, and the Discussion must include the subsections Summary of Main Results, Results in the Context of Published Literature, Strengths and Weaknesses, and Implications for Practice and Future Research. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, a KEY MESSAGES section after the abstract with 3 to 5 sentences under the headings What is already known on this topic, What this study adds, and How this study might affect research, practice or policy, and an AI-use declaration in a new section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References are limited to 35, except systematic reviews and meta-analyses submitted as Original Research may include up to 50 references. Every reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Original Research articles may include up to 5 tables and/or figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables are submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and include captions.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required for Review articles. The abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must be no more than 5,000 words excluding the abstract and references. The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, a declaration of AI tool use in a new section before the references if applicable, and acknowledgements in a separate section directly before the reference list.
References The reference list must contain no more than 50 references. References cited in the text must appear in the reference list and entries in the reference list must be cited in the text.
Figures & Tables Review articles may include up to 7 tables and/or figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Research Communication

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required for Research Communications. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript text must be no more than 750 words, excluding the abstract and references. Manuscript text must be divided into Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion sections. A declaration of generative AI use in manuscript preparation, if applicable, must be included in a new section before the references list.
References References are limited to a maximum of 10. All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list and all entries in the reference list must be cited in the text.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 2 tables and/or figures may be included. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and tables must be provided as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text and include captions.
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Letter

Cover Letter Letter submissions must be accompanied by a statement of potential sources of conflict of interest.
Abstract Letters must not include an abstract.
Manuscript Letters must be no more than 200 words excluding references. Letters about articles published in the journal must use the title format “Correspondence on (Article Title) by (First Author name et al)” and must be submitted within 30 days of publication of the Original Article in question. Letters may include up to 2 authors, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list.
References Letters may include no more than 5 references. References cited in the text must appear in the reference list and references listed must be cited in the text.
Figures & Tables Figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript and include captions.
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Video Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required as an unstructured summary for the manuscript text. The manuscript text summary must be no more than 350 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript text must be an unstructured summary of no more than 350 words. The main manuscript must include a title page with the title, author list, author institutions, corresponding author information, and the video length, file size, and file type, and the document must end with a short descriptive video caption after the references. The title page slide must include the submission title and authors’ names and institutions, the last slide must include conclusions and acknowledgments, references must be included in the summary, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references.
References Video Articles may include no more than 4 references. References must be included in the summary, and every reference cited in the article must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables One individual high-quality still image must be submitted with the Video Article. The still image must be submitted with the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. A figure legend is required for the still image, and the video file must be .mov, .mpg, .avi, or .mp4, last 5 to 8 minutes, and not exceed 350 MB.
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Clinical Trial

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Clinical Trial articles. Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Primary Objective(s), Study Hypothesis, Trial Design, Major Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria, Primary Endpoint(s), Sample Size, Estimated Dates for Completing Accrual and Presenting Results, and Trial Registration.
Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 2,500 words excluding the abstract and references. Manuscript must include Introduction, Methods, and Discussion sections, with Methods containing Trial Design, Participants, Primary Endpoints, Sample Size, Statistical Methods, and if applicable Randomization and blinding. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, a declaration of AI tool use in a section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, and a study schema presented as a figure.
References References may include up to 15 entries.
Figures & Tables Clinical Trial articles may include up to 5 tables and/or figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and the study schema must be included as a figure. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions and figures must have captions and be cited in the manuscript text.
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Recent Publications

Balancing Fertility Potential and Oncological and Obstetric Risks: A Vignette Study on Decision-Making in Fertility Sparing Surgery for Early-Stage Cervical Cancer

J.T. Wolswinkel, I. van Lenthe, J.S.F. Maurits, J.W.M. Aarts, R.L.M. Bekkers, M.L.G. Ten Eikelder, Y. Stroeken, J.J. Beltman, M.M. ter Kuile, C.A.R. Lok, N.E. van Trommel, J.C. Kasius, P.L.M. Zusterzeel

10.1016/j.ijgc.2026.104802
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PRIMARY CERVICAL MELANOMA: Clinicopathologic features, immunohistochemical profile, and diagnostic considerations

Villegas-Cruz Carlos, Zalapa-Gómez María Fernanda, Salum-Rodríguez Lucy, Pérez-Saucedo José Eduardo

10.1016/j.ijgc.2026.104804
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Beyond MEK Inhibition: Exploring MAPK Pathway Dependency in Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Carcinoma

Júlia Chain Martins, Ana Carolina Sousa Soares, Mariana Scaranti

10.1016/j.ijgc.2026.104799
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In-transit lymph node metastases in ovarian pedicle in early stage ovarian cancer - Myth or reality?

Stoyan Kostov, Rafał Watrowski, Berta Díaz Feijoo, Nicolò Bizzarri, Denis Querleu

10.1016/j.ijgc.2026.104800
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Poly(adenosine diphosphate-ribose) polymerase inhibitor maintenance therapy with niraparib in patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer receiving dostarlimab plus chemotherapy

Matthew A. Powell, Sharad Ghamande, Lars C. Hanker, Destin Black, Nicoline Raaschou-Jensen, Lucy Gilbert, David Cibula, Angeles Alvarez Secord, Ana Oaknin, Robert W. Holloway, Hanne F. Mathiesen, Joseph Buscema, Rebecca Kristeleit, Sudarshan Sharma, Ingrid A. Boere, Brian Slomovitz, Christine Gennigens, Robert L. Coleman, Florian Heitz, Joyce N. Barlin, Siarhei Mavrichev, Jonathan Berek, Maria José Bermejo-Pérez, Johanne Weberpals, Antonella Savarese, Suzanne Maret, Kaitlin Yablonski, Rosemary Schroyer, Laura Austin, Giorgio Valabrega, Trine Nøttrup

10.1016/j.ijgc.2026.104774
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Is a cover letter required?

Tumor Board submissions require a letter of intent to the Editor-in-Chief before invitation to submit. If photos are included in a Video Article, the cover letter should indicate that express permission was obtained from all pictured individuals.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 3800 excluding taxes for all articles. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee. ESGO and IGCS corresponding authors receive a 25% APC discount.

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Research Topics

Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Uterine Myomas and Treatments Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies Endometriosis Research and Treatment Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Gynecological conditions and treatments Cancer Risks and Factors PARP inhibition in cancer therapy Reproductive Biology and Fertility Estrogen and related hormone effects BRCA gene mutations in cancer Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies Cancer survivorship and care Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Genetic factors in colorectal cancer Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics Reproductive System and Pregnancy Genital Health and Disease Testicular diseases and treatments Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment Renal cell carcinoma treatment

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