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World Journal of Clinical Oncology is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of oncology, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Biology of neoplasia, breast cancer, cancer prevention and control, cancer-related complications, diagnosis in oncology, gastrointestinal cancer, genetic testing for cancer, gynecologic cancer, head and neck cancer, hematologic malignancy, lung cancer, melanoma, molecular oncology, neurooncology, palliative and supportive care, pediatric oncology, surgical oncology, translational oncology, and urologic oncology. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in oncology, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of oncological science. Submit an Article >>
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2218-4333 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (2283), Duration of Peer Review (25 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (51 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (41 days/Mean), Accepted (52.4%/Mean), Production Time (46 days/Mean), Time to Publication (171 days/Mean), and Rejected (34.2%/Mean).
Editorial
Felipe Couñago, Esther Holgado, Carmen Aida Ramirez, Sara Cristina González
World J Clin Oncol
17(6):119908.
Published online Jun 24, 2026.
doi: 10.5306/wjco.119908
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Opinion Review
Saira Rafaqat, Ramsha Hafeez, Mehak Mehmood, Minahil Azam, Amber Khalid, Aqsa Sattar, Maria Tariq
World J Clin Oncol
17(6):121169.
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doi: 10.5306/wjco.121169
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Review
Yu-Ying Wang, Hui Yang, Nan-Nan Wang, Lei Ding
World J Clin Oncol
17(6):120414.
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doi: 10.5306/wjco.120414
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Si-Rui Wang, Ting-Lan Cao, Zeng-Ai Xia, Hui-Zhong Jiang
World J Clin Oncol
17(6):120495.
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doi: 10.5306/wjco.120495
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Shuai Sun, Rong-Jing Zhou, Si-Lin Xiang, Ting-Ting Zhang, Jun-Jun Du, Hai-Fei Zhao, Yan-Zhen Xu, Xin Pan, Xiang-Yun He, Zhi-Bo Zuo
World J Clin Oncol
17(6):121085.
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Minireviews
Santosh K Prusty, Sai Kumar Samala, Sagar Raut
World J Clin Oncol
17(6):118209.
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Ren-Xian Xie, Jia-Rong Li, Xiao-Luan Lin
World J Clin Oncol
17(6):118494.
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Ling-Ling Meng, Lin Ma, Bao-Lin Qu, Yu-Peng Di
World J Clin Oncol
17(6):118731.
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Hang Chang, Jian-Hua Mao
World J Clin Oncol
17(6):121469.
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Retrospective Cohort Study
Zheng-Guo Du, Yu-Yun Wu, Tomrry Homyy, Wen-Qian Zhao, Tersus Minsler, Siemmenjro Tekosiv, Thensyi Zhang, Chiize Song, Ting-Liu Tui, Shen-Tang Shi, Hong-Jun Tan, Savidy Jan, Shi-Jing Deng, Li-Ming Qiu, Thong-Xiao Su, Sajieli Teisy, Zan-Xiu Zhuang, Xiao-Jing Xie, Tian-Xin Qiu, Zhao-De Xiong, Tao-Xiang Lang, Xiu-Lu Zhen, Jin-Xia Qin, Xiang-Bo Zheng, Xarlos Teriguezs, Toolin Fie, Giutels Hasly, Cheng-Kun Duan, Chao-Hua Deng
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Axel Horsch, Christopher Baus, Julian Deisenhofer, Andre Lunz, Andreas Geisbüsch, Burkhard Lehner
World J Clin Oncol
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Prospective Study
Lin-Feng Wang, Yu-Xing Sun, Jiang-Yu Bian, Tong Zhang
World J Clin Oncol
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Basic Study
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World J Clin Oncol
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Case Report
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World J Clin Oncol
17(6):121496.
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Correspondence
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Xin-Lei Zhou, Fan Chen, Kai-Bo Guo
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Matevž Srpčič
World J Clin Oncol
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