Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Oncology and Therapy is an international, open access, peer-reviewed single-blind journal focused on clinical, observational, real-world, patient care, and health outcomes research on the discovery, development, and use of therapeutics and interventions across all areas of oncology. The journal emphasizes rapid publication, considers scientifically sound positive, confirmatory, and negative research across pre-clinical to real-world studies, and publishes a range of article types including podcast articles, Patient/Physician Perspective articles, and Summary of Research Articles.
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Subject
Oncology
Impact Factor
3.2
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2366-1070
eISSN
2366-1089
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
£5120.00 GBP / $7675.00 USD / €5950.00 EUR APC per accepted article, plus applicable VAT or local taxes.
Submission Instructions
Oncology and Therapy 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
An abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Original Research articles should be around 4000 words. Main text must be structured as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Manuscript must include 4–5 single-sentence key summary points below the abstract using the sequence why carry out this study, what did the study ask or what was the hypothesis, what were the study outcomes or conclusions, and what was learned from the study, and use of a Large Language Model must be documented in the Methods section or a suitable alternative part of the manuscript.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must include only works cited in the text, list all authors when there are up to six or the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six, use Arabic numerals in square brackets for in-text citations, and be ordered to match citation sequence.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript file, figure legends must appear in the manuscript after the references, and each figure must be uploaded as a separate file. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively, tables must have a concise descriptive title with notes beneath as needed, and figure legends must be brief self-sufficient explanations with abbreviations, colors, and symbols explained.
Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 300 words. Abstract does not need to be structured.
Manuscript
Title must indicate the format of the review, such as systematic or narrative. Manuscript must include 4-5 single-sentence key summary point bullets below the abstract, a plain language summary of no more than 250 words below the abstract, and disclosure of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. If a reference has up to six authors all should be listed, if it has more than six authors the first three should be listed followed by et al., citations should appear as Arabic numerals in square brackets, and the reference list should follow the numerical order of citation.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figure legends must be included in the manuscript file, while each figure must be submitted as a separate file. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively throughout.
Narrative Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 300 words, and a plain language summary placed below the abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract structure is not specified.
Manuscript
The manuscript file must include the title page, abstract, keywords, 4-5 key summary points, main text, acknowledgements, references, tables, figure legends, and line numbers. The manuscript must include 3-10 keywords, 4-5 single-sentence key summary points below the abstract, a plain language summary below the abstract, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. Only cited works may appear in the reference list, references must be numbered in text with Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed in citation order, and references with more than six authors must list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript file in editable format, figure legends must appear in the manuscript after the references, and each figure must be submitted as a separate file. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively, figure parts must use lower-case roman letters, tables must have a concise title with notes beneath, and all abbreviations, colors, and symbols in figures must be explained.
Systemic Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include keywords, 4-5 key summary points, acknowledgements, and a disclosure of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable section.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must include only works cited in the text, list up to six authors in full or the first three followed by et al. if more than six, use square-bracketed Arabic numerals in text, and be ordered to match citation sequence.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript, figure legends must be provided in the manuscript after the reference list, and each figure must be submitted as a separate file. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively, with table titles and notes included and figure legends explaining all abbreviations, colors, and symbols.
Brief Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Brief Reports should be around 2000–3000 words. Main text must be structured as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Manuscript file must include 4–5 key summary points below the abstract, 3–10 keywords, a plain language summary of no more than 250 words below the abstract, acknowledgements, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. Only cited works may appear in the reference list, references must be numbered in text with Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed in citation order, and references with more than six authors must list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript file, figure legends must appear in the manuscript after the references, and each figure must be submitted as a separate file. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively, tables must be provided in an editable format, and figure parts must be labeled with lower-case roman letters where applicable.
Case Series
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 300 words.
Manuscript
Case Series should be around 3000 words. Case Series must be structured as Abstract, Introduction, Case presentations, Discussion, Conclusion(s), Acknowledgements, and References. Manuscript must include 4–5 single-sentence key summary points below the abstract, and these should state what is unique about the case and what it adds to the current literature.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must include only works cited in the text, list all authors when there are up to six and the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six, use Arabic numerals in square brackets for in-text citations, and be ordered to match citation sequence.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript, figure legends must appear in the manuscript after the references, and each figure must be submitted as a separate file. All figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively, tables must have a concise title with notes beneath as needed, and figures must have brief self-sufficient legends with all abbreviations, colors, and symbols explained.
Case Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 300 words.
Manuscript
Case Reports should be around 2000 words. The manuscript file must include the title page, abstract, keywords, 4-5 key summary points, main text, acknowledgements, references, tables, figure legends, and line numbers. The manuscript must include 3-10 keywords, 4-5 single-sentence key summary points stating what is unique about the case and what it adds to the current literature, a plain language summary of no more than 250 words below the abstract, a limitations paragraph in the discussion, full competing interest information for each author, and disclosure of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable section.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. Only cited works may appear in the reference list, references must be numbered in text with Arabic numerals in square brackets in citation order, and references with more than six authors must list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript file, figure legends must appear in the manuscript after the references, and each figure must be uploaded as a separate file. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively, tables must include a concise title and table notes as needed, and figures must include brief self-sufficient legends with all abbreviations, colors, and symbols explained.
Guidelines
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be around 10,000–15,000 words. Manuscript file must include the title page, abstract, keywords, 4–5 key summary points, main text, acknowledgements, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript must include 3–10 keywords, 4–5 single-sentence key summary points, a plain language summary of no more than 250 words below the abstract, disclosure of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable section, and the acknowledgements disclaimer "Springer Healthcare is not responsible for the validity of guidelines it publishes."
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must include only works cited in the text, be numbered in the order of appearance with in-text Arabic numerals in square brackets, and list all authors when there are up to six or the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript file, figure legends must appear in the manuscript after the references, and each figure must be submitted as a separate file. All figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively throughout.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not mandatory for Letters to the Editor. If included, the general abstract limit is up to 300 words.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor should be around 1000 words. Letter should comment on a recently published article in the journal. Key summary points are not mandatory.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. If a reference has up to six authors, all authors must be listed, but if it has more than six authors, list the first three followed by et al., with references ordered to match numbered square-bracket citations in the text.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript file in editable format, while each figure must be submitted as a separate file and figure legends must appear in the manuscript after the references.
Recent Publications
Beyond the BCG Paradox: Biological Rationale and Clinical Evidence for Combining Intravesical BCG with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in High-Risk Non-muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Michele Musone, Biagio Barone, Stefano Chianese, Paolo Conforti, Antonio Madonna, Silvestro Imperatore, Fabrizio Dinacci, Raffaele Balsamo, Giuseppe Lucarelli, Roberto Falabella, Vincenzo Francesco Caputo, Antonio Luigi Pastore, Andrea Fuschi, Matteo Ferro, Lorenzo Romano, Marco Fabiano, Celeste Manfredi, Gian Maria Busetto, Valerio Santarelli, Francesco Del Giudice, Felice Crocetto
10.1007/s40487-026-00445-8
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Publisher Correction: Perioperative Treatment Patterns for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy in the Adjuvant Immunotherapy Era: A Retrospective Analysis of US Community Oncology Practice
Patrick Squires, Ke Meng, Xiaohan Hu, Vladimir Turzhitsky, Yu-Han Kao, Jennifer Stuart, Chethan Ramamurthy, Haojie Li, Ronac Mamtani
10.1007/s40487-026-00451-w
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Evolving Concepts in Salivary Duct Carcinoma: A Narrative Review
Marvin C. Masalunga, Patrick J. Bradley, Carla van Herpen, Toshitaka Nagao, Göran Stenman, Vincent Vander Poorten, Henrik Hellquist, Silvana Di Palma, Martina Bradová, Ilmo Leivo, Alfio Ferlito, Alena Skálová
10.1007/s40487-026-00447-6
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Machine Learning-Guided Survival Prediction and Treatment Sequencing in Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma Beyond Second-Line Therapy: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Michael Hoberger, Dorit Di Gioia, Romy L. Zuber, Michael Völkl, Sinan E. Güler, Vindi Jurinovic, Markus Albertsmeier, Alexander Klein, Hans Roland Dürr, Nina-Sophie Schmidt–Hegemann, Thomas Knösel, Wolfgang G. Kunz, Michael von Bergwelt–Baildon, Lars H. Lindner, Anton Burkhard–Meier, Luc M. Berclaz
10.1007/s40487-026-00446-7
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Repurposing Syrosingopine for Cancer Therapy: Lactate Trapping and ISR Sensitization as Metabolic Vulnerabilities
Moslem Javidan, Zahra Jafari, Shahdokht Abbasiniya, Sirous Jamalzehi, Afsaneh Shafiei, Ali Khodadadi
10.1007/s40487-026-00444-9
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
The journal aims for a 2-week peer review, 3-4 weeks from acceptance to online publication, and a median of 5 days from submission to first decision.
Reformat to Oncology and Therapy using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article processing charge: £5120.00 GBP / $7675.00 USD / €5950.00 EUR per accepted article, plus applicable VAT or local taxes.
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