Journal of Geriatric Oncology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Geriatric Oncology is an international, multidisciplinary journal which is focused on advancing research in the treatment and survivorship issues of older adults with cancer, as well as literature relevant to education and policy development in geriatric oncology.

The journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts in the following categories: • Original research articles • Review articles • Clinical trials • Education and training articles • Short communications • Perspectives • Meeting reports • Letters to the Editor.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.7
2024	3.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2846

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1378

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.360

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	58

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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.

• Comorbidity in older adults with cancer

  Citation: 240

  Authors: Grant R., Amy, Allison, Rebecca, Andrew, Supriya, Heather, Mark R., Valerie, Martine, Harvey Jay, Arti, Holly

• The impact of frailty on postoperative outcomes in individuals aged 65 and over undergoing elective surgery for colorectal cancer: A systematic review

  Citation: 199

  Authors: Katleen, Silke, Mieke, Els, Albert, Hans, Johan, Koen, Hans, Cindy

• The effect of a geriatric evaluation on treatment decisions and outcome for older cancer patients – A systematic review

  Citation: 198

  Authors: Marije E., Marthe, Noortje, Barbara C., Anandi H., Lieke H.

• Frailty and malnutrition predictive of mortality risk in older patients with advanced colorectal cancer receiving chemotherapy

  Citation: 194

  Authors: Ab A., Lydia G.M., Erik J., Saskia, Johanneke E.A., Bea C., Johan W.R., Ed

• Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication use in geriatric oncology

  Citation: 171

  Authors: Manvi, Kah Poh, Ginah, Supriya G., Holly M.

• A systematic review on the association of the G8 with geriatric assessment, prognosis and course of treatment in older patients with cancer

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Inez Charlotte, Ellen, Lieke, Marielle H., Carine, Pierre, Marije E.

• Measurement of gait speed in older adults to identify complications associated with frailty: A systematic review

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Frederic, Elena, Laurent, Marie, Vincent, Thierry, Georges

• Geriatric assessment in the management of older patients with cancer – A systematic review (update)

  Citation: 142

  Authors: Marije, Cecilia, Marthe, Pierre, Hans, Lieke, Siri

• Systematic review of falls in older adults with cancer

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Tanya M., Priya, Susan A., J. Philip, Christopher R., Michael S., Susan

• Patient characteristics associated with polypharmacy and inappropriate prescribing of medications among older adults with cancer

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Gopi K., Siran, Seunghee, Nathan A., Rakesh, Cynthia

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