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As the flagship journal of the American Cancer Society, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians reaches a diverse group of oncology specialists, primary care clinicians, and other professionals who interact with patients with cancer. CA publishes information about the prevention, early detection, and treatment of cancer, as well as nutrition, palliative care, survivorship, and additional topics of interest related to cancer care. The journal also accepts proposals for high-impact randomized trials that inform standards of care.
Journal Metrics
- 1154.2CiteScore
- 521.6Journal Impact Factor
- 21%Acceptance rate
- 2 days Submission to first decision

Cancer Statistics, 2025
Each year, the American Cancer Society estimates the numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in the United States and compiles the most recent data on population-based cancer occurrence and outcomes. Read the latest statistics.

Phase III Randomized Trials
CA is now accepting proposals for high-impact Phase 3 trials. Our goal is to democratically disseminate important randomized clinical trials to the broader oncology community. Submit your high-impact randomized trials for consideration to CA today.
Statistics
Cancer statistics for African American and Black people, 2025
Breast cancer statistics, 2024
American Cancer Society's report on the status of cancer disparities in the United States, 2023
Read the full collection of statistics articles from CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians here.
Guidelines
Screening for lung cancer: 2023 guideline update from the American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society nutrition and physical activity guideline for cancer survivors
Human papillomavirus vaccination 2020 guideline update: American Cancer Society guideline adaptation
American Cancer Society Guideline for diet and physical activity for cancer prevention
Read the full text versions of all the guidelines published in CA here.
Virtual Tumor Board
A multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment
Virtual Tumor Board: Papillary thyroid carcinoma with nodal disease
Multidisciplinary management in the treatment of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Articles
Urothelial carcinoma: Perioperative considerations from top to bottom
-  6 June 2025
Breast cancer in a transgender man
-  6 June 2025

Cancer treatment and survivorship statistics, 2025
-  30 May 2025
Global Cancer Statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN Estimates of Incidence and Mortality Worldwide for 36 Cancers in 185 Countries
-  209-249
-  4 February 2021
Global cancer statistics 2018: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries
-  394-424
-  12 September 2018
Global cancer statistics 2022: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries
- CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
-  229-263
-  4 April 2024
Global Cancer Statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN Estimates of Incidence and Mortality Worldwide for 36 Cancers in 185 Countries
- CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
-  209-249
-  4 February 2021
Cancer statistics, 2024
- CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
-  12-49
-  17 January 2024
Cancer statistics, 2023
- CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
-  17-48
-  12 January 2023
Cancer statistics, 2025
- CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
-  10-45
-  16 January 2025