Clinical Oncology

Aims & Scope

Clinical Oncology is an International cancer journal covering all aspects of the clinical management of cancer patients, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to therapy.

Papers, editorials and reviews are published on all types of malignant disease embracing, pathology, diagnosis and treatment, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery, combined modality treatment and palliative care.

Research and review papers covering epidemiology, radiobiology, radiation physics, tumour biology, and immunology are also published, together with letters to the editor, case reports and book reviews.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3
2024	3.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5129

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1227

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.965

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	94

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Biological Consequences of Radiation-induced DNA Damage: Relevance to Radiotherapy

  Citation: 572

  Authors: M.E., L.K., P.

• Update on the Systematic Review of Palliative Radiotherapy Trials for Bone Metastases

  Citation: 512

  Authors: E., L., N., K., M., S.

• Biological Benefits of Ultra-high Dose Rate FLASH Radiotherapy: Sleeping Beauty Awoken

  Citation: 411

  Authors: M.-C., J.H., C.L.

• Hyperthermia: a Potent Enhancer of Radiotherapy

  Citation: 384

  Authors: M.R., J.

• Chemical Radiosensitizers for Use in Radiotherapy

  Citation: 383

  Authors: P.

• Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma: Pathogenesis and Emerging Therapies

  Citation: 373

  Authors: R.C., J.A.

• Thyroid Cancer Epidemiology and Prognostic Variables

  Citation: 371

  Authors: J.A., E.L.

• A Population-based Study of Malignant Spinal Cord Compression in Ontario

  Citation: 264

  Authors: D

• Need for Radiotherapy in Low and Middle Income Countries – The Silent Crisis Continues

  Citation: 250

  Authors: E.H., E., B., E.

• Palliation of Metastatic Bone Pain: Single Fraction versus Multifraction Radiotherapy – A Systematic Review of Randomised Trials

  Citation: 248

  Authors: W.M., M.D., I., T.J., M.D.

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