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

 
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

Case Study

 
Extrarenal Wilms tumour: A rare cause for retroperitoneal mass in children  
Leilah Schoonraad, Anel van Zyl, Bob Banieghbal, Pawel Schubert
14 July 2026

Original Research

 
An interim analysis of the national treatment guideline for paediatric germ cell tumours and sex cord stromal tumours by the South African Association of Paediatric Haematology Oncology  
Marc Hendricks, Anel van Zyl, Jan du Plessis, Jennifer Geel, Gita Naidu, Bongiwe Radebe, Bulelwa Masoka, Karla Thomas, Rema Mathew, Kirsten A. Donald, Mariana Kruger
09 July 2026

Original Research

 
Comparison of magnetic resonance imaging and B-mode ultrasound findings in children with retinoblastoma  
Priscilla Magagula, Natasha Naidu, Tanyia Pillay
02 July 2026

Original Research

 
Prevalence and outcome of human papilloma virus-mediated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in a low- and middle-income setting  
Travis T.S. van der Riet, Mmaphuti J. Chokoe Maluleke, Komala Pillay, Julie A. Wetter
13 June 2026

Original Research

 
A South African perspective on MYD88 and CXCR4 variants in lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma or Waldenström macroglobulinaemia  
Katherine Hodkinson, Irene Ketseoglou, Hanri van Zijl, Jenifer Vaughan, Ashleigh Walton
13 June 2026

Case Study

 
Ambulatory use of blinatumomab in paediatric patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at a single centre in South Africa  
Nadia Beringer, Kate Gwynneth Bennett
12 May 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: 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

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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