The Lancet Oncology

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The Lancet Oncology is the global leader in clinical oncology publishing peer-reviewed research and reviews, comment, news, and Commissions. IF=35·9.

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Cancer genetic testing and precision oncology are advancing rapidly—but access is not.

A new @thelancetoncol.bsky.social Commission sets out how health systems can scale these innovations equitably and sustainably: spkl.io/633287TYKi #WCC2026

Lancet infographic containing four scatter graphs showing precision oncology research is predominantly in countries with higher income, not higher cancer deaths. Under the graphs are a microscope, money bag, and graduation cap with arrows pointing up next to them. The three images represent 'more research infrastructure', 'more industry investment', and 'more academic capcity', respectively, as the reasons for the imbalance.Lancet infographic containing an upside-down triangle graphic with four numbered sections. Next to the triangle is a table detailing a four-tier UHC framework for prioritising precision oncology interventions. The four tiers are Essential, Core expansion, Conditional, Evidence generation.Lancet infographic representing the practical context-sensitive instrument for health systems planners and policy makers accompanying a four-tier UHC framework for prioritising precision oncology interventions. In one circle, there is a traffic light on green representing 'A system-readiness tool'. In a second circle is a person, light bulb, and cog system representing 'A workforce competency framework. In a third circle, there is a bar graph with an eye in a magnifying glass in front of it representing 'A monitoring and evaluation framework'.