Call for submissions – Current Oncology Special Issue on Real-World Evidence

Dear Colleagues,

Real-world evidence (RWE) has been a popular catchphrase for the last 10 years but could be considered the re-branding of clinical data that does not meet the typical randomized phase III study criteria often included in HTA submissions. Variations in patient populations (e.g., comorbidities, genetic mutations, etc.) especially in oncology are another reason why RWE is gaining prominence with its ability to address uncertainty and data gaps and is being accepted by decision-makers around the world. Furthermore, access and the use of cancer registries and linkages to administrative databases is flourishing, resulting in the demand for more clinical, quality of life and utility data outside the confines of a clinical trial and more representative of actual healthcare practices. However, there are still challenges being faced by RWE researchers, from privacy and legal restrictions to lack of consensus by regulatory bodies in terms of establishing RWE guidelines. Therefore, it is not surprising that the journal Current Oncology is preparing a Special Issue titled “The Role of Real World Evidence in Oncology: Opportunities, Results and Limitations” and I am privileged to be the guest editor. The goals are to publish original research in any oncology indication that uses real-world data to determine outcomes, promote and support young investigators with their research, and to highlight similarities and difference between regions and countries.

Sincerely,

Soo Jin Seung
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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