Call for Abstracts
The Scientific Committee is pleased to invite submissions for posters and oral presentations for the upcoming
Best of ASCO 2026.
This call aims to encourage high-quality scientific contributions and ensure a standardized, transparent, and efficient submission and peer-review process.
Submission Categories
Authors must select ONE of the following categories during submission:
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Original Research
Includes:
- Prospective studies
- Retrospective studies
- Clinical trials
- Translational research
- Basic science research
- Cross-sectional studies
- Cohort or case-control studies
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Clinical Audit / Quality Improvement
Includes:
- Clinical audits
- Re-audits
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Patient safety projects
- Service evaluations
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Case Report / Case Series
Includes:
- Rare presentations
- Novel management approaches
- Educational cases
- Unusual complications
- Small case series with educational value
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Systematic Review / Narrative Review
Includes:
- Systematic reviews
- Meta-analyses
- Narrative reviews with educational relevance
General Submission Rules
- Abstracts must be submitted using the official submission form only.
- Email submissions will not be accepted.
- Abstracts that have been previously presented or published must be clearly disclosed at the time of submission.
- All submissions must be written in English.
- The submitting author is responsible for the scientific accuracy of the submission.
- Patient confidentiality and privacy must be strictly maintained in accordance with institutional and ethical guidelines.
- Ethical approval details should be provided where applicable.
- The Scientific Committee reserves the right to:
- Reassign categories
- Request modifications
- Accept submissions as poster presentations instead of oral presentations
- Reject incomplete submissions
Abstract Structure Requirements
CATEGORY 1: ORIGINAL RESEARCH TEMPLATE
Structured Abstract Sections
Title
- Maximum 25 words
- Avoid abbreviations
Authors and Affiliations
- Full names
- Institutional affiliations
- Presenting author identified
Background / Introduction
- Brief scientific context
- Study rationale
Objectives
- Primary objective
- Hypothesis, if applicable
Methods
Include:
- Study design
- Setting
- Study population and sample size
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Statistical analysis
Results
Include:
- Key quantitative findings
- Statistical significance, where applicable
- Avoid vague statements such as “results will be discussed.”
Conclusion
- Directly supported by results.
- Clinical or scientific relevance
Keywords
Word Limit
- Maximum 350 words, excluding title, authors, affiliations, and keywords
CATEGORY 2: CLINICAL AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TEMPLATE
Structured Abstract Sections
Title
Authors and Affiliations
Background
- Clinical problem
- Importance of the audit or quality improvement topic
Aim and Audit Standard
- Audit standard or benchmark used
Methods
Include:
- Audit design
- Data collection method
- Timeline
- Intervention implemented, if applicable.
Results
Include:
- Baseline findings
- Post-intervention findings, if a re-audit
- Compliance percentages where possible
Conclusion
- Key lessons learned
- Impact on practice
- Sustainability recommendations
Word Limit
- Maximum 300 words, excluding title, authors, and affiliations
CATEGORY 3: CASE REPORT / CASE SERIES TEMPLATE
Structured Abstract Sections
Title
Authors and Affiliations
Background
- Brief context and relevance
Case Presentation
Include:
- Patient demographics
- Presentation
- Diagnostic workup
- Treatment/intervention
- Outcome
- Patient consent obtained, where applicable
Discussion
Include:
- Educational value
- Relevance to existing literature
- Novel aspects of the case
Conclusion
Word Limit
- Maximum 250 words, excluding title, authors, and affiliations
CATEGORY 4: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW / NARRATIVE REVIEW TEMPLATE
Structured Abstract Sections
Title
Authors and Affiliations
Background
Objective
Methods
Include:
- Search strategy
- Databases searched
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Results
Conclusion
- Clinical or scientific implications
Word Limit
- Maximum 350 words, excluding title, authors, and affiliations
Presentation Types
Accepted abstracts may be assigned to one of the following presentation formats:
- Oral Presentation
- Poster Presentation
The final presentation format will be determined by the Scientific Committee based on scientific merit, reviewer scores, and program requirements.
Submission Timeline
- Abstract Submission Opens: 21 June 2026
- Submission Deadline: 15 August 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 1 September 2026
- Conference Dates: 25–26 September 2026
Late submissions may not be considered.
Review and Scoring Framework
All abstracts will undergo blind peer review by members of the Scientific Committee and/or designated reviewers.
Each abstract will be assessed using standardized scoring criteria based on scientific merit, originality, methodological quality, relevance to oncology practice, clarity of presentation, and overall educational value.
The decision of the Scientific Committee shall be final.
