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

 
Compassion fatigue among oncology staff at Universitas Academic Hospital Annex  
Dirk C. Laas, Alicia Buchinger, Anika Ferreira, Gertha Wink, Gideon D.J. Potgieter, Laureka Wallace, Megan van Biljon, Sumé Delport, Cornel van Rooyen, Chantelle C. van der Bijl
09 September 2026

Review Article

 
Integrated physiotherapy and music therapy for paediatric oncology care: A scoping review protocol  
Joyful S. Msomi, Levin Chetty, Verusia Chetty
08 September 2026

Case Study

 
An unusual cause of hepatic venous outflow obstruction: Epithelioid angiomyolipoma of the kidney  
Muhammad Ayob, Muhammed Vally, Mohammed M. Ismail, Vikash Lala, Adam Mahomed
08 September 2026

Original Research

 
The young breast cancer patient: A tertiary institution’s experience  
Yvonne K. Ruhinda-Radebe, Maureen Joffe, Oluwatosin A. Ayeni, Thandi E. Buthelezi
04 September 2026

Original Research

 
A retrospective study on the incidence and outcomes of hepatoblastoma in relation to prognostic indicators at Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein, South Africa (2000–2022)  
Helen Okafor, Jan du Plessis
31 August 2026

Original Research

 
Assessing shift in breast cancer stage from the anatomical staging classification to the clinical prognostic staging system  
Rahmiz R. Thomas, Tahlia Naidoo, Uchechukwu A.N. Izegbu, Neo H. Mabe, Tanya Augustine, Jenny Edge
29 August 2026

Original Research

 
Age and full blood count parameters predict survival in acute myeloid leukaemia at a Cape Town tertiary academic centre  
Keshanya Moodley, Erica-Mari Nell, Fatima B. Fazel, Anel van Zyl, Leilah Schoonraad, Zivanai C. Chapanduka
13 August 2026

Original Research

 
Comparison of electronic portal imaging device-based Winston–Lutz analysis software  
Hein Fourie, Carolien de Ridder, Sakhele Shiba
07 August 2026

Original Research

 
An assessment of traditional and complementary medicine utilisation in cancer patients from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A cross-sectional study  
Ammaarah Sheik Adam, Frasia Oosthuizen, Varsha Bangalee
21 July 2026

Original Research

 
Outcomes of an acute lymphoblastic leukaemia cohort between 2008 and 2017 at a South African paediatric oncology unit  
Leilah Schoonraad, Anel van Zyl, Sandile Ndlovu, Mariana Kruger
20 July 2026
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Notification: Now included in SciELO SA

  

The open-access journal SA Journal of Oncology, established in 2017, has achieved yet another significant milestone: it is now included in SciELO SA, a DHET-approved index and part of the broader SciELO Programme. The journal's entry can be viewed here. Content published in the SA Journal of Oncology going forward will be indexed in and directly accessible on SciELO SA. This achievement underscores the commitment of journal.

  
Posted: 2026-08-12

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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