Surgical Oncology publishes review articles that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in surgical oncology and related fields of interest. Articles represent a spectrum of current technology in oncology research as well as those concerning clinical trials, surgical technique, methods of investigation and patient evaluation. Surgical Oncology publishes comprehensive Reviews that examine individual topics in considerable detail, in addition to shorter Mini Reviews. Reviews are generally commissioned by the Editorial Board whereas proferred Mini Reviews will be accepted subject to peer review. Potential authors are requested to contact one of the Editors outlining the proposed article prior to submission. Leading articles and editorials are also published and invited commentaries that focus on selected papers will appear on a regular basis.

Surgical Oncology has published a special collection of papers focusing on cancer survival analysis. The five papers within the collection discuss the evolution of cancer survival analysis, examining the statistical methods currently used to measure the outcome of cancer treatment and discussing whether it is now time to modify these methods in light of the improvements brought about by new treatments.

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