Cancer Epidemiology is dedicated to increasing understanding about cancer causes, prevention and control. The scope of the journal embraces all aspects of cancer epidemiology including: Descriptive epidemiology Studies of risk factors for disease initiation, development and prognosis Screening and early detection Prevention and control Methodological issuesThe journal publishes original research articles (full length and short reports), systematic reviews and meta-analyses, editorials, commentaries and letters to the editor commenting on previously published research.