About us

Aims and Scope

  • TouchTEST enables time-pressured physicians to stay abreast of key advances and opinion in oncology practice.
  • TouchONCOLOGY comprises balanced and comprehensive articles written by leading authorities, addressing the most important and salient developments in the field of Oncology.
  • TouchONCOLOGY endeavours to support physicians, clinicians and leading industry professionals in continuously developing their knowledge, effectiveness and productivity. The editorial policy has been designed to encourage discussion among this peer group.
  • Comprehensive bibliographies for each article mean that TouchONCOLOGY is an informative and valuable reference tool for use throughout the year.

Structure and Format

  • TouchONCOLOGY is complementary to a bi-annual journal for both the European and US markets, comprising review articles, case reports, practice guides, theoretical discussions and original research.
  • The structure TouchONCOLOGY comprises sub-speciality categories determined by the Editor. The degree of coverage assigned to each category is the decision of the Editor, and in part reflects the views of the Advisory Panel.
  • Articles are fully referenced, providing a comprehensive review of existing knowledge and opinion.

Editorial Expertise

TouchONCOLOGY is supported by various levels of expertise:

  • Guidance from an Advisory Panel consisting of leading authorities from a variety of oncology disciplines.
  • Invited contributors are recognised authorities from their respective fields.
  • Peer review – conducted by experts appointed for their experience and knowledge of a specific topic.
  • An experienced team of Editors and Technical Editors.

Peer Review

  • On submission, all articles are assessed by the Editor to determine their suitability for inclusion and appropriateness for peer review.
  • The Editor, following consultation with either a member of the Advisory Panel or the author, identifies appropriate reviewers, who are selected on the basis of their specialist knowledge in the relevant area.
  • Following review, papers are either accepted without modification or returned to the author to incorporate required changes. The Editor reserves the right to accept or reject any proposed amendments.

Submissions and Instructions to Authors

  • Contributors are identified and invited by the Editor with the support of the Technical Editors and guidance from the Advisory Panel.
  • Following acceptance of an invitation, the author and Editor formalise the working title and scope of the article.
  • Subsequently, the Editor provides an ‘Instruction to Authors’ document and additional submission details.
  • The Editor is always keen to hear from leading authorities wishing to discuss potential submissions, and will give due consideration to any proposals.

Please contact the Editor for further details. The ‘Instruction to Authors’ information is available for download at www.touchbriefings.com

Copyright and Permission
Touch Briefings, a Touch Group plc company, is the sole owner of all articles that appear in TouchONCOLOGY or is licensed to use the materials, unless otherwise stated. Permission to reproduce an article, either in full or in part, should be sought from the publication’s Editor.

About Touch Briefings
Touch Briefings manages a further five medical websites which can be accessed via the links below. Touch Briefings publishes a rich and diverse portfolio of fully referenced review journals across the clinical and pharmaceutical arenas. Through this portfolio of over 50 print publications and dedicated industry websites, Touch Briefings aims to assist in the education and practice of healthcare and pharmaceutical professionals.