''Cancer Science'' is a monthly

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covering research in

oncology Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment, diagnosis and prevention of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an ''oncologist''. The name's etymological origin is the Greek word ὄγκος (''ó ...

, which is published by

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on behalf of the

Japanese Cancer Association The (JCA) is the oldest professional association related to cancer research in Japan. Based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, it focuses on all aspects of cancer research, including basic, clinical and translational research into the etiology, prevention, dia ...

. Established in 1907, the journal publishes original articles, editorials, and letters to the editor, describing original research in the fields of basic, translational, and clinical

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. The

editor-in-chief An editor-in-chief (EIC), also known as lead editor or chief editor, is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies. The highest-ranking editor of a publication may also be titled editor, managing ...

is Kohei Miyazono (

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). According to the

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, the journal has a 2020 impact factor of 6.71, ranking it 50 out of 242 journals in the category "Oncology".

History

The journal was established in 1907 as the ''Japanese Journal of Cancer Research'' by Katsusaburō Yamagiwa (

), who first produced tumors in animals by painting tar on their skin. In 1908, he joined the

Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research The (JFCR) is a non-profit cancer research organization based in Ariake, Tokyo. The JFCR was founded in 1908 as the first Japanese organization specializing in cancer by Katsusaburō Yamagiwa and his supporters. The Cancer Institute and its att ...

as the first president, and the journal became the official journal of the foundation. The journal was transferred to the

in 1941 and able to continue its work throughout the

Second World War World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposin ...

. The name of the journal obtained its current name in 2003.

Association awards

The "''Cancer Science'' Young Scientists Award for researchers in Asia" was established for the development of young researchers from the Asian region in the area of

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References

External links

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