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Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network

The Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network publishes oncology-focused content including original research, reviews, NCCN Guidelines, and NCCN Guidelines Insights for practicing clinicians.

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Subject Oncology
Impact Factor 16.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 1540-1405
eISSN 1540-1413
Invitation Only No

Submission Instructions

Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Health Services Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript must include AI tool disclosures in the Methods section specifying the tool, version number, date accessed, manufacturer, and how and where it was used in the submission.
References References must follow AMA style. In-text citations must use superscript sequential numerals, and references must list the first 4 authors or the first 3 followed by "et al" if there are more than 4 authors.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be submitted as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript Word document. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively as they appear in the text and cited at least once.
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Beyond The Guidelines

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required for this article type. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Article must address a single disease or clinical question and use one or more real-world clinical cases as the foundation for discussion, but it must not be a case report. Authors must declare use of any AI tools at submission, but AI-generated content is not permitted in this article type.
References References must follow AMA style. In-text citations must be superscript sequential numerals, and references must list the first 4 authors or the first 3 followed by "et al" if there are more than 4 authors.
Figures & Tables Articles may include no more than 2 tables and figures combined. Figures and tables must be submitted as separate editable files and not embedded in the manuscript. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively as cited in the text.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract may be either structured or unstructured.
Manuscript Authors must declare use of any AI tools used in preparing the submission.
References References must follow AMA style. In-text citations must use superscript sequential numerals, and references must list the first 4 authors or the first 3 followed by "et al" if there are more than 4 authors.
Figures & Tables Brief Reports are limited to 5 tables and figures combined. Figures and tables must be submitted as separate editable files and not embedded in the manuscript. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively as cited in the text and each must be cited at least once.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript Submissions must include a separate title page as the first uploaded file with all authors’ full names, degrees, affiliations, email addresses, a title of 130 characters or fewer, a short title of no more than 40 characters, and the corresponding author’s name, full mailing address, telephone number, and email address, and no AI tools may be used other than for grammar, spelling, and reference or other formatting assistance.
References References must follow AMA style. In-text citations must be superscript sequential numerals, and reference entries must be numbered in citation order and list the first 4 authors or the first 3 followed by "et al" if there are more than 4 authors.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures are not allowed.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor must include a separate title page uploaded first with all authors’ full names, degrees, affiliations, and email addresses, a corresponding author’s mailing address, telephone number, and email address, a title of 130 characters or fewer, a short title of no more than 40 characters, and no AI use beyond grammar, spelling, or reference or other formatting assistance.
References References must follow AMA style. In-text citations must be superscript sequential numerals, and references must be numbered in order cited and list the first 4 authors or the first 3 followed by et al if there are more than 4 authors.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures are not allowed.
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Recent Publications

Real-World Impact of UGT1A1 Genotype–Guided Irinotecan Dosing on Severe Toxicity and Hospitalization: A Multicenter Study

Niels Heersche, Sofía L.J. Peeters, Doortje Böhm, Stefan Böhringer, Roselien Guiljam, Emma C. Hulshof, Femke M. de Man, Mirjam de With, Marije Joosse, Gysella Oomens, Qiong-Yi Wu, Sander Bins, Irene E.G. van Hellemond, Brigitte C.M. Haberkorn, Arjan J. Verschoor, Miriam L. Wumkes, Anna M. Thijs, Ron H.N. van Schaik, Hans Gelderblom, Henk-Jan Guchelaar, Ron H.J. Mathijssen, Maarten J. Deenen

10.6004/jnccn.2026.7011
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Feasibility and Efficacy of Reiki Versus Massage for Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients With Breast and Prostate Cancer Receiving Hormone Therapy

Jeremy McGuire, Joseph Roscoe, Jennifer Reschke, Po-Ju Lin, Karen Mustian, Lindsey Mattick, Katherine Rieth, Nikesha Gilmore, Kevin Spath, Umang Gada, Luke Peppone

10.6004/jnccn.2026.7010
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Successful Management of BRAF V600E–Mutated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer With Liver Dysfunction Using Encorafenib-Based Therapy

Celine Hoyek, Angelo Pirozzi, Kelley Rone, Christina Wu, Jeremy Jones, Tanios Bekaii-Saab

10.6004/jnccn.2026.7003
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Pathogenic Germline Variants in a Racially Diverse Real-World Cohort of Patients With Prostate Cancer

Taylor B. Crawford, Maliha Tayeb, Emanuel Barrett, Tara Al-Saleem, Pranavi Kondam, Ryan Hausler, Heather Symecko, Caitlin Orr, Catherine Spielman Wolfe, Derek Mann, Kelsey Spielman, Gloria Wong, Naomi B. Haas, Vivek Narayan, Kyle Robinson, Samuel Takvorian, Yu-Ning Wong, Alexandra O. Sokolova, Robert B. Montgomery, Carolyn Menendez, Michael J. Kelley, Lisa B. Aiello, Isla P. Garraway, Susan M. Domchek, Kara N. Maxwell

10.6004/jnccn.2026.7006
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Incorporating the Next Generation of Immunotherapies Into the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma

Kevin C. Miller, Ross S. Firestone, Malin Hultcrantz

10.6004/jnccn.2026.7004
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

All manuscripts undergo blinded peer review. The process may take up to 6–8 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and response time.

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Research Topics

Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Cancer survivorship and care Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Lung Cancer Research Studies Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research BRCA gene mutations in cancer Genetic factors in colorectal cancer Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research Neutropenia and Cancer Infections

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