Cancer Research (journal)
Cancer Research (journal)
Cancer Research (pronounced: /ˈkænsər rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/) is a scientific journal that publishes original studies, reviews, and opinion pieces in the field of oncology. The journal is dedicated to understanding, diagnosing, treating, and preventing cancer.
Etymology
The term "Cancer Research" is derived from the Latin cancer meaning "crab" or "creeping ulcer" and the Latin research meaning "to search or investigate thoroughly". The name reflects the journal's mission to thoroughly investigate and understand cancer.
History
Cancer Research was first published in 1941 by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). The AACR's mission is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, collaboration, science policy and advocacy, and funding for cancer research.
Scope
The journal covers all aspects of cancer research, including the pathophysiology of cancer, molecular biology, genetics, epigenetics, cell biology, cancer immunology, cancer epidemiology, radiation biology, surgical oncology, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, cancer prevention, and cancer detection.
Abstracting and indexing
Cancer Research is abstracted and indexed in PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The journal has an impact factor of 9.727, according to the Journal Citation Reports.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cancer Research (journal)
- Wikipedia's article - Cancer Research (journal)
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