The journal focuses on hereditary cancer syndromes, investigating genetic predispositions, diagnostic approaches, and clinical management. It covers specific syndromes like Lynch syndrome, hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome, and Gorlin syndrome, examining germline variants in genes such as BRCA1, CHEK2, MLH1, and TP53. The scope includes the impact of these genetic factors on cancer risk, the effectiveness of treatments like immune checkpoint inhibitors, and the role of genetic testing in patient care and family screening.
Portico, PMC, British Library; Koninklijke Bibliotheek, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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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.
Genetics (clinical)Q3
OncologyQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Oncology
Scopus Categories
OncologyGenetics (clinical)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
BRCA gene mutations in cancerGenetic factors in colorectal cancerColorectal Cancer Screening and DetectionCancer Genomics and DiagnosticsGenomics and Rare DiseasesDNA Repair MechanismsColorectal Cancer Treatments and StudiesOvarian cancer diagnosis and treatmentMultiple and Secondary Primary CancersBreast Cancer Treatment Studies