European Journal of Cancer Care

Edited by:
Pat Webb

ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2007: 18/27 Health Care Sciences & Services
Impact Factor: 0.901

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The European Journal of Cancer Care provides a medium for communicating multiprofessional cancer care across Europe and internationally.  The Journal publishes peer reviewed papers, reviews, reports, features and news, and provides a means of recording lively debate and an exchange of ideas. The European Journal of Cancer Care is essential reading for all health care professionals working in:

• Epidemiology and health policy of cancer
• Research
• Prevention
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Cancer care
• Supportive cancer care
• Rehabilitation
• Cancer education - professional and public

TopNews and Announcements

New Editor
After many years of excellent service to the Journal, Pat Webb has decided to take a different role in the Journal editorial team. We are therefore looking for a new person to take over the editorship of the Journal. The deadline for applications is 16th May, 2008. Please click here for further details.  

 

Online Content Now Available Back to Volume 1
All back issues of this journal are available online.  Click here to browse contents and abstracts.  For further information on how to access these articles please visit our Librarian Site.

Online Cancer Education Forum
The European Journal of Cancer Care has launched a new online forum for exchanging ideas in the field of cancer care education. Each new issue of the Journal will now be accompanied by a new education tool on the online forum which you are welcome to dowload and use for your educational needs. The aim of the website is to stimulate discussion so please click here to visit the forum. We warmly welcome and encourage your contribution.

Other relevant sites
Academic Journal Directory (Galveston, Texas)
International Union Against Cancer (UICC)
Worldwide Congress on Pain

Free Access in the Developing World
Free online access to this journal is available within institutions in the developing world through the HINARI  initiative with the World Health Organization (WHO).

NIH Public Access Mandate
For those interested in the Wiley-Blackwell policy on the NIH Public Access Mandate,  please visit our policy statement. 

 

TopHighlights

Highlights

Recent articles available FREE online:

Meta-analysis of standardized incidence and mortality rates of childhood leukaemia in proximity to nuclear facilities
P.J. Baker & D.G. Hoel

The social and emotional toll of chemotherapy - patients' perspectives
T. Mitchell

The effectiveness of commonly used mouthwashes for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis: a systematic review
C.M.J. Potting, R. Uitterhoeve, W.Scholte, O.P. Reimer & T. Vand Achterberg

Returning to work following cancer: a qualitative exploratory study into the experience of returning to work following cancer
F. Kennedy, C. Haslam, F. Munir & J. Pryce

Anxiety, depression and quality of life of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy: a cross-sectional study in a community hospital outpatient centre
E. Frick, M. Tyroller & M. Panzer