Acta Oncologica is one of the leading journals in clinical oncology and related disciplines, and accepts articles within all fields of clinical cancer research from applied basic research to cancer nursing and psychological aspects of cancer. Articles on tumour pathology, experimental oncology and biology, cancer epidemiology and medical radiophysics are welcomed if they have a clinical aim or interest. Besides submitted specific articles, review articles are published regularly. Special material may also be published as supplements.

Acta Oncologica is the official journal of the five Nordic oncological societies. The members of the editorial committee represent these societies.

Acta Oncologica has subscribers in 50 countries all over the world and more than 50% of submitted manuscripts emanate from non-Nordic countries.