About Cancer Prevention Research

Scope

Cancer Prevention Research publishes original studies, reviews, and commentaries in the fields of cancer prevention, early detection and interception. The journal comprises preclinical, clinical, translational, and implementation research, with special attention given to molecular discoveries and an emphasis on building translational and mechanistic bridges between the basic, clinical, and population sciences. The editors welcome manuscript submissions that describe mechanisms of carcinogenesis; develop preventive interventions - including those leveraging big data or artificial intelligence for early detection, risk prediction, or novel strategies to intercept cancer development at early stages; or evaluate the implementation of evidence-based preventive, screening/early detection practices, particularly in disadvantaged or medically underserved populations. In-scope areas of particular interest follow:

1. Early Detection and Screening
   • Early detection (new technologies and biomarkers, liquid biopsy to detect multiple cancers or single cancer early; integration of follow-up diagnostics; and early detection in underserved populations)
   • Risk assessment and cancer screening
2. Biology, Risk Factors, and Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis
   • Biology of susceptibility and premalignancy
   • Multimorbidities of cancer and other chronic diseases
   • Risk factors (microbiome, viruses, behavioral factors, obesity, inflammation, metabolism, hormones, genetic risk, aging, environmental carcinogens)
3. Preventive Interventions and Implementation
   • Preclinical studies on preventive interventions and their mechanisms
   • Clinical studies on preventive interventions
   • Dissemination and implementation research
4. Health Disparities and Policy
   • Cancer disparities science
   • Health policy and global cancer control

Manuscript Submission

Cancer Prevention Research welcomes submission of original research and review articles to the journal. For descriptions and length requirements of the article types available to submitting authors, see the journal’s Categories of Articles.

The AACR Journals all use a similar Editorial Process and adhere to the same overarching Editorial Policies, both of which are detailed in the Instructions for Authors. These instructions contain important guidelines on authorship, publishing ethics, availability of materials and data, and data analysis and reporting. Authors should be familiar with these instructions prior to submitting their work to the journal.

Manuscripts are stringently reviewed for high standards of scientific merit, and only those articles that report results of novel, timely, and broadly significant research are accepted for publication.

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Presubmission Inquiries

Cancer Prevention Research welcomes presubmission inquiries. To inquire about your manuscript’s suitability for the journal, prior to formal submission, please upload your presubmission inquiry via the journal’s submission system here. Presubmission inquiries pertaining to original research should contain a brief description of the study and its significance, the article abstract, and any prepared figures. Presubmission inquiries pertaining to review or commentary pieces should contain an outline or draft, if available. The editors endeavor to respond within 3 business days. Presubmission inquiries are intended for incomplete manuscripts in progress. If your manuscript is complete, submit it as a full Original Research or Review Article.

Journal Metrics

For detailed metrics about Cancer Prevention Research and the other AACR journals see AACR Journals Metrics.

Editors and Editorial Board

Editorial oversight of Cancer Prevention Research and decisions on manuscripts submitted to the journal are the responsibility of the Editorial Board with support from journal staff. See Editorial Board for more information.

Copyright, Permissions and Access

Material published in Cancer Prevention Research is covered and protected by copyright. An author can either formally transfer copyright to the AACR, and be granted considerable reuse rights, or can publish an article as open access under a Creative Commons license. In addition, the AACR assists authors in satisfying major funder Open Access archiving mandates by depositing the accepted author version of their article in a designated public repository. For additional details about all these topics, see Copyright, Permissions and Access

Publication Fees

To defray publication costs and to support other AACR programs, publication in Cancer Prevention Research involves the payment of a base publication fee and an additional fee for each display item. If no financial support exists, authors may apply for a waiver of the fixed publication fee at the time of submission. See Publication Fees for further details.

Journal Information

Cancer Prevention Research (CAPR) (Print ISSN: 1940-6207; Online ISSN: 1940-6215) is published monthly, one volume/year, by the American Association for Cancer Research, Inc. (AACR).

Cancer Prevention Research is abstracted and/or indexed in MEDLINE, Current Contents/Clinical Medicine, Science Citation Index, Scopus, and Web of Science.

Back Issues and Single Copy Sales

Subject to availability, single or back issues of Cancer Prevention Research may be purchased for $60 per copy in the U.S. or $65 per copy outside the U.S. For more information, contact:

AACR Publications Sales & Marketing Department
American Association for Cancer Research
615 Chestnut Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404
Phone: (215) 440-9300; or Toll Free: (855) 744-4667
Email: [email protected]

Contact

Cancer Prevention Research Editorial Office
American Association for Cancer Research  |  Publications Division
615 Chestnut Street  |  17th Floor  |  Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404
Phone: (215) 440-9300  |  Fax: (215) 440-9337  |  E-mail:  [email protected]