European Journal of Cancer Care

Aims & Scope

The European Journal of Cancer Care aims to encourage comprehensive, multiprofessional cancer care across Europe and internationally.

It publishes original research reports, literature reviews, guest editorials, letters to the Editor and special features on current issues affecting the care of cancer patients.

The Editor welcomes contributions which result from team working or collaboration between different health and social care providers, service users, patient groups and the voluntary sector in the areas of: - Primary, secondary and tertiary care for cancer patients - Multidisciplinary and service-user involvement in cancer care - Rehabilitation, supportive, palliative and end of life care for cancer patients - Policy, service development and healthcare evaluation in cancer care - Psychosocial interventions for patients and family members - International perspectives on cancer care

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.738

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	84

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7571

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1078

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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

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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.

• Returning to work following cancer: a qualitative exploratory study into the experience of returning to work following cancer

  Citation: 291

  Authors: F., C., F., J.

• A randomized trial of exercise and quality of life in colorectal cancer survivors

  Citation: 289

  Authors: K. S., C. M., H. A., A. L. A., L. W., A. S.

• The relationship between fatigue and sleep in cancer patients: a review

  Citation: 228

  Authors: S., P.J., V.

• The biology of normal bone remodelling

  Citation: 213

  Authors: P.

• How to recognize and manage psychological distress in cancer patients

  Citation: 204

  Authors: H., P., J., P., M., J, A., D., D.

• Predictors of return to work and employment in cancer survivors: a systematic review

  Citation: 204

  Authors: P., N.L.E.C., I.A.K., S.F.A., D.J., A.J.M., A.J.

• Psychosocial implications of living 5 years or more following a cancer diagnosis: a systematic review of the research evidence

  Citation: 188

  Authors: C., D., H., J., L.

• Incidence of weight loss in head and neck cancer patients on commencing radiotherapy treatment at a regional oncology centre

  Citation: 175

  Authors:

• Return to work after breast cancer: The role of treatment‐related side effects and potential impact on quality of life

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Martina E., Sophie, Joachim, Karen

• Research sensitivities to palliative care patients

  Citation: 175

  Authors: J.

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