Call For Papers
We invite research that advances breast cancer survivorship, treatment outcomes, and quality of life.
Publish evidence that supports long term care, equity, and patient centered recovery pathways.
Journal Focus
Evidence that improves survivorship care, follow up, and quality of life.
JBCS publishes clinical and translational research focused on survivorship, late effects, and long term outcomes in breast cancer care.
We welcome interdisciplinary studies that connect oncology, rehabilitation, behavioral science, and public health to improve survivorship pathways.
Submissions that address disparities, access to follow up care, and patient reported outcomes are strongly encouraged.
Clinical Outcomes
Survival, recurrence, and treatment response
Quality of Life
Functional recovery, psychosocial wellbeing, and fatigue
Equity
Access to care and survivorship disparities
Priority Themes
We welcome research across survivorship science, treatment monitoring, and supportive care interventions.
Survivorship Care Models
Late Effects and Toxicity
Patient Reported Outcomes
Equity and Access
Article Types
We consider original research, clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta analyses, cohort studies, qualitative research, brief reports, and policy analyses.
Negative or neutral results are welcome when methods are transparent and implications are clearly stated.
Core Research Areas
- Survivorship care planning and follow up models
- Late effects, toxicity management, and rehabilitation
- Psychosocial support and patient reported outcomes
- Health equity, access, and survivorship navigation
- Biomarkers, imaging, and long term monitoring
- Lifestyle interventions and supportive therapies
Studies that integrate clinical outcomes with quality of life measures are especially valued.
Quality Expectations
Provide clear descriptions of interventions, follow up periods, and outcome definitions to support replication and clinical interpretation.
- Report adherence and fidelity to intervention protocols
- Include safety monitoring and adverse event reporting
- Describe comparator conditions and standard of care
- Provide sensitivity analyses when appropriate
Why Publish With JBCS
Open access publication maximizes reach for oncology care teams, patient advocates, and community health programs.
Our editorial process emphasizes methodological rigor, ethical transparency, and practical clinical impact.
Clinical Translation
We prioritize studies that clarify how evidence can improve survivorship care, symptom management, and long term monitoring.
Clear descriptions of interventions and care pathways support adoption across clinical settings.
Review Workflow
Editorial Screening
Scope, ethics, and completeness checks
Peer Review
Expert reviewers assess rigor and relevance
Revision
Point by point responses with clear guidance
Publication
Open access release with indexing
Submission Checklist
- Structured abstract and clear keywords
- Ethics approval and consent statements
- Data availability statement and repository links
- Funding and conflict of interest disclosures
- Figures and tables with complete captions
Clear clinical implications strengthen relevance for survivorship practice and policy.
Ethics and Transparency
All submissions should include ethics approval and informed consent statements where applicable.
Provide data availability information and disclose any funding or conflicts that could influence interpretation.
Data and Reporting Expectations
Include clear reporting of outcomes, follow up intervals, and any missing data handling.
Patient reported outcomes should use validated instruments and include clinically meaningful thresholds.
Clear adherence reporting improves interpretation of survivorship interventions.
Submission Readiness
Align scope
Confirm fit with survivorship priorities
Prepare files
Finalize manuscript, tables, figures, and supplements
Check compliance
Verify ethics approvals and data statements
Submit
Use Manuscriptzone or the simple submission form
Submission Support
The editorial office can advise on scope alignment and submission readiness.
- Confirm fit with survivorship themes
- Clarify reporting guideline expectations
- Verify data availability requirements
- Ensure disclosures are complete
Submit Your Manuscript
Two submission routes are available and receive equal consideration.
Special Issue Opportunities
Special issues highlight emerging themes in survivorship science and supportive care. Proposals should define scope, guest editor expertise, and a realistic timeline.
Themes should advance survivorship research and patient outcomes.
Guest editors coordinate outreach and reviewer recommendations.
Clear milestones support consistent review and publication.
Special issues follow the same peer review standards.
Patient and Community Engagement
Studies that include patient input, survivorship advocacy, or community partnership strengthen real world relevance.
Describe engagement methods, feedback integration, and how findings support survivor needs.
Key Takeaways
Survivorship outcomes and quality of life focus
Transparent ethics and data reporting
Clear clinical translation and impact
Open access visibility for care teams
Collaborative studies that bridge clinical care and survivorship support programs are welcomed.
Implementation science and real world evidence studies are encouraged when they include clear outcome measures.
Studies with diverse populations strengthen equity and generalizability.
Innovative care delivery models are welcome.
Clinical relevance remains central.
Share Evidence That Improves Survivorship Care
Submit research that advances recovery, quality of life, and long term outcomes.
