ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The South African Journal of Oncology is a peer-reviewed on-line journal which publishes high quality articles on all aspects of oncology. The Editorial Board strongly supports a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care research as well as translational research in oncology. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Evaluation of risk stratification for predicting adverse outcomes in paediatric febrile neutropenia  
Motunrayo O. Adekunle, Alan Davidson, Marc Hendricks
14 November 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
30 October 2025

Original Research

 
Cardiac dosimetry using a 3D conformal technique for adjuvant breast radiotherapy  
Krishanthavathie Pillay, Sheynaz Bassa, Roy Lakier, Andrew Sarkin
25 October 2025

Original Research

 
Acute toxicities of moderately hypofractionated radiotherapy in the treatment of localised prostate cancer  
Elsabi L. Roos, Krishantha Pillay, Sheynaz Bassa
16 October 2025

Original Research

 
Healthcare workers, caregivers and patients’ insights into the cancer care journey in Lesotho  
Motšelisi C. Mokhethi, Molungoa Sello, Maseabata Ramathebane, Mopa Sooro, Lineo Maja, Kabelo Mputsoe
08 October 2025

Original Research

 
One-week adjuvant breast radiotherapy: Retrospective outcomes from a Johannesburg oncology unit  
Tshepiso Choma, Boitumelo Phakathi, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Mia Hugo, Daniel Mmereki, Duvern Ramiah
30 September 2025

Original Research

 
Osteosarcoma in children and adolescents: Experience from a tertiary hospital in South Africa  
Annette Venkatesan, Jan du Plessis
15 September 2025

Original Research

 
The diffuse large B-cell lymphoma disease profile at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital from July 2020 to June 2022  
Tebogo Tshole, Dineo Tshabalala, Johnny Mahlangu
05 September 2025

Case Study

 
A rare case of adolescent Histiocytic Sarcoma  
Nadia Beringer, Kate G. Bennett, Simon L. Nayler, Himal Sooka, Owen Terreblanche, Doron J.M. Frantzen, Jacques A.L. du Toit, Duvern Ramiah
27 August 2025

Original Research

 
Role of computed tomography in detecting incidental venous thromboembolism in cancer patients  
Fatumah Ssewaali, Morontshe M. Ramantsi, Paul Ruff, Yusuf Mayet
22 August 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible

 
The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026.  
Posted: 2025-12-01

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Posted: 2025-11-26

Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research

 
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Posted: 2025-11-07

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Notification: Thank You, Volume 9 Reviewers!

 
We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 9 of the South African Journal of Oncology. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
Posted: 2025-10-31 More...
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