The Lancet Oncology — Journal Profile & Submission Links
Elsevier Ltd · ISSN-L 1470-2045
The Lancet Oncology publishes articles in oncology.
Listed metrics: Q1, OpenAlex 2-year citedness 9.97.
Authors checking fit can use the scope note and the official links on this profile.
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Official links
- Journal homepage
- www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc
- Author guidelines
- www.sciencedirect.com/journal/the-lancet-oncology/publish/gu…
- Submission portal
- www.editorialmanager.com/THELANCETONCOLOGY/default.aspx
The journal's own scope statement
The text below is the catalog scope statement for this journal.
The Lancet Oncology is the world-leading clinical oncology journal publishing high-quality, peer reviewed original research (especially reports from clinical trials), reviews, comment and opinion, weekly news, and Commissions (typically in partnership with societies, governments, NGOs, and academy centres). The journal is lively and informative, covering international issues relevant to clinical cancer specialties worldwide. Content covers topics that advance clinical practice, challenge the status quo, advocate change in health policy, and tackle issues related to global oncology.
Catalog source: merged. This is not a copy of the publisher's author instructions.
Submission & timeline
- Submission portal
- www.editorialmanager.com/THELANCETONCOLOGY/default.aspx
General pre-submission checks for medical manuscripts
Generic checklist only — not journal-specific requirements.
- Confirm scope fit and intended article type on the official journal site.
- Abstract structure matches the journal's current requirements.
- Ethics approval and trial registration statements are complete.
- Informed consent and patient privacy statements are in place.
- Reporting guideline compliance (e.g. CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA) as applicable.
- Reference style and citation limits per official guidelines.
- Figures and tables meet resolution, labeling, and count limits.
- Cover letter addresses novelty, fit, and required declarations.
- Conflicts of interest statement included.
- Funding statement included.
- Data availability statement included when required.