The Journal of Surgical Oncology, published in 12 issues a year, offers peer-reviewed, original papers in the field of surgical oncology and broadly related surgical sciences, including reports on experimental and laboratory studies related to surgical oncology. In addition, peer-reviewed columns include Rapid Communications, in-depth Reviews on topics of current interest, and brief reports about technical innovations ("How I Do It"). Invited Editorials and Letters to the Editor round out the scope of the journal.