BMC Cancer is an open access , peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of cancer research, including the pathophysiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancers. The journal welcomes submissions concerning molecular and cellular biology, genetics, epidemiology, and clinical trials.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
LOCKSS, British Library; National Library of the Netherlands, PMC
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
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2022
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2026
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Cancer ResearchQ2
GeneticsQ2
OncologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Oncology
Scopus Categories
GeneticsCancer ResearchOncology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Cancer Immunotherapy and BiomarkersFerroptosis and cancer prognosisBreast Cancer Treatment StudiesCancer survivorship and careGlobal Cancer Incidence and ScreeningCancer Cells and MetastasisHead and Neck Cancer StudiesLung Cancer Treatments and MutationsHepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and PrognosisInflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis