Nature Cancer aims to publish the most significant advances across the full spectrum of cancer research in the life, physical, applied and social sciences, spanning basic preclinical, translational and clinical work. The journal’s broad scope covers all cancer research offering new insights into cancer biology, genetics and genomics, new approaches for the development and delivery of diagnostics and therapies, and new ways of understanding the global societal impact of cancer, thus ensuring that the work published reaches the widest possible audience.