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

 
Two-year overall survival of children with cancer between 2015 and 2021 in Zimbabwe  
Laura P. Valerio Sibanda, Anel van Zyl, Tonya M. Esterhuizen, Daniel Mckenzie, Loyce Hlatywayo, Patience Kuona, Vongai Dondo, Mariana Kruger
17 December 2025

Original Research

 
Outcomes of interprofessional oncology rehabilitation seminars in South Africa  
Lori E. Boright, Sonti Pilusa, Timothy Blaney, Brianna Breedy, Rachel Cook, Sidney Crick, Deborah Doherty, Mary Lou Galantino
16 December 2025

Original Research

 
Facilitating sexual health discussions with prostate cancer patients: The perspectives of radiation therapists  
Nape M. Phahlamohlaka, Penelope Engel-Hills, Hesta Friedrich-Nel
12 December 2025

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
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Posted: 2025-11-26

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.  
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Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

  
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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