Chinese Journal of Cancer Collecting 150 Most Important Questions in Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology
The Chinese Journal of Cancer (CJC) is soliciting the 150 most important questions in cancer research and clinical oncology from cancer researchers around the world. The editors of CJC believe this will help provide important insights and guidance in future efforts to advance cancer research and care. The top-ranked 150 questions together with participants will be published in a special article in the December issue of the CJC.
Despite all the human efforts and monetary investment over the last few decades, cancer is still posing one of the most devastating threats to our life quality and expectancy in many parts of the world. The etiology of cancers varies. The genetic and epigenetic causes of cancer are heterogeneous and multifaceted. Cancer is not only a disease of malignant cells but involves the whole physiology, especially the natural defensive immune systems. The task of overcoming cancer is so vast and overwhelming that it will no doubt take scientists all over the world to join efforts and resources in order to succeed.
The year 2016 is the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, a doctor who devoted his life to treating patients and put China on a path to modernization. The editors of the Chinese Journal of Cancer (CJC) have decided to honor Dr. Sun Yat-sen's legacy by soliciting the 150 most important questions in cancer research and clinical oncology from researchers worldwide.
Below is an example for submitting your question. Please follow this format to prepare your thoughtful questions and submit them before September 30, 2016, to the Director of CJC Editorial Office, Ms. Ji Ruan, at ruanji@sysucc.org.cn
Example Question
Question: Why do nasopharyngeal carcinomas rarely metastasize to the brain?
Background and Implication: Of all head and neck cancers, nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) has the highest metastasis rate. NPCs commonly metastasize to the lymph nodes, bone, liver, and lung. Given the close anatomic location of the nasopharynx to the brain, NPCs rarely metastasize to the brain. Determining the underlying molecular mechanism(s) may be very helpful for preventing brain metastases from other types of malignancies that are prone to spread to the brain.
Submitter: Chao-Nan (Miles) Qian
Affiliation and Email: Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China; email: qianchn@sysucc.org.cn
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