Clinical advances in rare cancers
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About the Article Collection
Rare cancers collectively represent approximately 22% of all cancer diagnoses worldwide, yet they often receive disproportionately less research attention and funding compared to more common malignancies. These cancers, typically defined as those with an incidence of fewer than 6 cases per 100,000 individuals annually, present unique challenges in diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical management. [1]
This Article Collection aims to not only provide disease-specific updates to clinical treatment of rare cancers but also highlight the current gaps in evidence and innovation faced across rare cancer clinical research and how with improved focus, collaboration and emerging translational research opportunities they can be overcome. This Collection would serve as a valuable resource for oncologists, researchers, and healthcare policymakers by consolidating the latest evidence and highlighting promising research directions in the field of rare cancers, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes for these underserved patient populations.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Therapeutic developments for the treatment of specific rare cancers including drug repurposing and development of immunotherapy options
Advances within diagnostics, detection and surveillance for rare cancer types
Updates and improvements within the surgical management of specific rare solid tumours
Clinical trial innovation with a focus on rare cancers
Specialized supportive care needs in rare cancer populations
Emerging technologies with potential applications in rare cancers
This Article Collection welcomes authors to submit Reviews, Original Research, Drug Profiles, and short Editorial articles.
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If you are interested in contributing to the Article Collection or want to learn more, then please reach out to the Commissioning Editor, Rob McMinn, who will be happy to assist.
1. Gemma Gatta, Jan Maarten van der Zwan, Paolo G. Casali, et al. (2011). Rare cancers are not so rare: The rare cancer burden in Europe. European Journal of Cancer. 47(17). 2493-2511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejca.2011.08.008.
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Submission deadlines:
Standard track: April 11th, 2026
Accelerated Publication: May 30th, 2026
Accelerated Publication Plus: June 27th, 2026
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