The second review lasted 20 days and it was finally accepted. Timeline: 2 weeks for submission, 1 month and 20 days for the first review, 1 month for major revision (applied for an extension, then it became 3 months in total), 10 days for revision re-submission, 20 days for second review, 6 days for acceptance, proofreading, and filling in the form. After completing the above work, it was indexed in PubMed in about 1 week, and it is not known yet how long it will take from index to publication (it should be 3–5 months according to the online experience). (3 papers submitted by our department, but only one was accepted.) Overall impression: it requires the articles to be innovative and rigorous; the overall rhythm is not fast or slow but relatively punctual; no page fee is required.

(7) Thank | sharkslayer

Each year, I submitted about 2-4 articles, and most of them were accepted. However, after I became an editorial board member, I found that it is harder than before, I had discussed with the editor-in-chief, and he told me that as an editorial board member, I have better just submit one article each year. Some times, he received email and criticism that he accepted too many papers from editorial board. Anyway, that is the editor's concern. I had to follow.

(4) Thank | Jason Chen

The review speed is okay. After 2 months of the first review, opinions requiring major revisions was given, and after the revisions， it was sent to the reviewers again. After one month of review, I was given some little comments. After a total of four months, it finally got accepted. Generally speaking, the requirements are quite high, and the reviewers are very strict.

(1) Thank | 左哼哼

I’m wondering if anyone who has submitted to Cancer Letters can provide some details on their experience(s). I’m researching cell identification.

(0) Thank | 1562811340@qq.com

May I ask how to see the specific number of reviewers? Will the system display it? Mine has always shown "under review".

(0) Thank | lucky25

Could you please confirm if you submitted a review article? It was submitted to the journal on February 24, 2025, with the editor on February 25, 2025, under review on February 26, 2025, and invited 9 but 1 on February 26, 2025, and invited 6 but 2 on March 1, 2025. This is my current status.

(0) Thank | Hang Li

Record the outrageous submission experience
11.29, the submission was rejected, feeling bad at the time, I directly sent an email to the editor-in-chief to criticize the editor who rejected the submission, and also explained the innovative points and advantages of my article. As a result, that evening I received an email saying the article was pulled back and assigned to a different editor for reevaluation.
12.18, found four reviewers, three requested major revisions and one exceeded the deadline. The feedback from the three reviewers who requested major revisions was very detailed, and the editor provided guidance for the revisions.
1.20, revised
2.3, article accepted
It can only be said that courage is also a necessary emotion for submitting articles.

(0) Thank | 未定形式

The focus is on tumor metabolism. I was disgusted by this journal. I wrote the first review article in the relevant field, and the experimental articles in this field now are all top journals with at least 10+ impact factors. The editor directly replied with "the concept is not advanced enough," but I don't understand where the concept is not advanced.

(0) Thank | 未定形式

Review speed: 1.0 | Submission hit rate: 50.0
Research focus: Tumor; Drug resistance mechanism
Experience sharing: 
05.22 Submitted to Journal
05.22 With editor 
05.24 Under review 
06.14 Required reviews completed 
06.18 Major revision

The first reviewer gave a month for the first review. The first reviewer provided more than 20 detailed opinions, all of which were easily resolved. The second reviewer had one suggestion, requesting a change in animal model for validation. To meet the second reviewer's request, the revision time was extended by two months.
09.17 Revision Submitted to Journal
09.20 Under review 
09.27 Required reviews completed
10.01 Minor revision

The second review gave 7 days for revision. The first reviewer believed it was almost suitable for publication, but based on the revision note, provided three additional opinions, including adding text explanations and supplementary data. The second reviewer believed it was acceptable for publication.
10.07 Revision Submitted to Journal
10.08 With Editor 
10.13 Under review
10.15 Required reviews completed

The pace of the third review is clearly slower, and it is unknown when feedback will be received, causing anxiety.

(0) Thank | 风啸俊衡

Connect connect connect.

(0) Thank | 通幽阉茂

How are you now? Please update your status.

(0) Thank | 是你的庆娇呀

Submissions Being Processed. You should see your submitted articles here.

(0) Thank | 风啸俊衡

Did you receive the email confirming the successful submission of the manuscript? I submitted it in January this year and it is still under review.

(0) Thank | 魔都吉星

After I submitted, I logged into the corresponding author account and couldn't see the article I submitted. What's going on? Please help~~ Submissions Waiting for Author's Approval (0)

(0) Thank | 神照正阳

I did not ask for the format to be changed, I sent an email to other editing experts for review, and when I checked today it had become DIP.

(0) Thank | 火焰成周

Can this still be arranged in advance?

(0) Thank | 魔都吉星

Nine months and still no results, there should have been a repair midway through.

(0) Thank | Adelaide Lawson

I have been investing for 9 months... It's too difficult - - !!!

(0) Thank | 魔都吉星

I have been applying for 9 months, not sure of the results. It's really hard.

(0) Thank | 魔都吉星

Pass it on!

(0) Thank | 魔都吉星

Please accept!!!

(0) Thank | 京城熙华

There is no need to be so strict, as long as the quality of the content is solid.

(0) Thank | Adelaide Lawson

Have you submitted it? Did you include the method in the attachment? Does it include 3500 words including references?

(0) Thank | 努力啊大绮云

Not strict, I submitted more than 4700 including materials and methods, nothing special.

(0) Thank | 风啸俊衡

If the content is acceptable, there is no need to nitpick over minor details.

(0) Thank | 风啸俊衡