ESMO Open is the European Society for Medical Oncology's online-only, peer-reviewed open access journal, dedicated to publishing high-quality medical research and educational content from all disciplines of oncology, with a focus on innovative clinical and translational cancer research.

The journal aims to publish research in all disciplines, experimental, translational, diagnostic and therapeutic areas related to oncology, including original articles, reviews, editorials and correspondence. In addition, the journal welcomes phase I trials and meta-analyses, and will also publish reviews from important European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) conferences and meetings as well as position statements on behalf of ESMO.

ESMO Open aims to operate a fast submission process with continuous publication online, to ensure that timely, up-to-date research is available worldwide and adheres to a rigorous and transparent peer review process. ESMO Open adheres to the highest possible industry standards concerning publication ethics.

With the widest possible reach and an international editorial board of experts and key opinion leaders, the journal aims to rapidly disseminate the best in innovative clinical and translational cancer research and improve the quality of education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and patient care worldwide.

The Journal is indexed by: Science Citation Index Expanded (SciSearch); Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition; Current Contents/Life Sciences; PubMed Central; MEDLINE; Scopus; DOAJ; Google Scholar