BMJ Oncology

is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing across the broad spectrum of cancer research, investigation, treatment and practice.

BMJ Oncology is an open access journal with a mission to optimise cancer care and improve patient outcomes. The journal prioritises high quality original research and review papers across the broad spectrum of cancer research, investigation, treatment and practice.

BMJ Oncology aims to improve cancer outcomes by:

Publishing a broad range of peer-reviewed articles that provide significant clinical, scientific and educational value
Reaching a wide international audience through BMJ’s global recognition and clinical following
Facilitating a close interaction between basic, translational and clinical sciences through publication and by fostering interdisciplinary research
Provoking scientific debate and discussion
Encouraging researchers, clinicians, patients and the public to engage with the journal content and contribute through social media and multimedia

Editor-in-Chief: Professor Ananya Choudhury, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Highlighted Articles

Novel proteomics-based plasma test for early detection of multiple cancers in the general population

9 January 2024

Screening for prostate cancer: evidence, ongoing trials, policies and knowledge gaps

20 April 2023

Prevalence of MRI lesions in men responding to a GP-led invitation for a prostate health check: a prospective cohort study

21 August 2023

Global trends in incidence, death, burden and risk factors of early-onset cancer from 1990 to 2019

5 September 2023

Authors

BMJ Oncology accepts submissions of original research and reviews, with the aim of capturing the breadth of translational medicine, clinical endeavour, policy and opinion across the speciality.

The Author Information section provides specific article requirements to help ensure your research article follows BMJ Oncology Guidelines.

Information is also provided on editorial policies and open access.

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Dr Ananya Choudhury

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BMJ Oncology is lead by Editor-in-Chief Professor Ananya Choudhury, Chair and Honorary Consultant in Clinical Oncology at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

Professor Choudhury is supported by a global and cross-disciplinary Editorial Board who are ready to shape BMJ Oncology into a leading general oncology journal.

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BMJ Oncology - Our Full Story

12 March 2024

Listen to Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Oncology, Ananya Choudhury, talk about the journal's aims and scope, the advice she has for authors thinking about submitting to the journal, what the journal has to offer to readers and what the journal has planned for 2024.

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