Special Issue: Cancer Registries for High-quality Real-World Data, submission deadline 30 April 2026

ESMO Special issue

The Special Issue in the Journal ESMO Real World Data and Digital Oncology, invites contributions on advancements in cancer registries and its application in real-world oncology research.focusing on the advancements and challenges in the use of cancer registry data in real-world oncology research. This Special Issue seeks to highlight the innovative methods and ongoing efforts to leverage cancer registries in generating high-quality real-world evidence (RWE) crucial for advancing oncology research.

This Special Issue welcomes submissions in the following categories:

  • Short Communications describing the structure, breadth/depth of oncology data elements collected, and research potential of specific registries.
  • Original research articles, Perspectives or Reviews addressing topics such as:
    ▪ Innovative methods for data collection and standardization
    ▪ Use of cancer registry data in prevention and early detection research
    ▪ Treatment patterns, effectiveness, and disparities in access and care
    ▪ Assessment of quality of care and quality of life

Web of Science indexing in 2026

This Special Issue represents an excellent opportunity for researchers, clinicians, and data scientists to showcase their work and contribute to the growing body of knowledge in oncology research. If you are working on innovative ways to utilize cancer registry data or address its inherent challenges, we encourage you to submit your manuscript.

Leading editors: Otto Visser, Harlinde De Shutter, Vesna Zadnik, and Rodrigo Dienstmann

For detailed submission guidelines and deadlines, please visit the website or contact the editorial team.