It is with great honor and a shared commitment to advancing patient-centered cancer care that we present the inaugural issue of Oncology Network for Comprehensive Outcomes (ONCO).

Modern cancer care extends far beyond medical and surgical interventions. The true measure of success lies in how effectively we manage symptoms, optimize clinical workflows, empower oncology nurses, integrate digital technologies, and ensure safety across every step of the patient journey. As healthcare systems grow increasingly complex, achieving meaningful patient outcomes demands a holistic, system-oriented, and digitally enabled approach.

This core vision is embedded in the identity of ONCO:

• Oncology: Dedication to supportive care, symptom management, and the full continuum of the cancer patient experience.
• Network: Building an interdisciplinary bridge between oncology nurses, healthcare administrators, nurse leaders, and health informatics specialists.
• Comprehensive: Emphasizing holistic care delivery, clinical risk management, patient-reported outcomes, and health system efficiency.
• Outcomes: Focusing on measurable enhancements in quality of life, patient safety, care continuity, and workforce well-being.

As an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, ONCO serves as a dedicated platform for high-quality research in advanced oncology nursing, healthcare systems and leadership, risk management, and nursing informatics. We are particularly committed to publishing evidence that addresses real-world challenges—from mitigating technostress and burnout among nurses to implementing high-reliability organization (HRO) frameworks and digital health tools in cancer units.

In this premier issue, we present compelling research reflecting our commitment to outcome-driven, compassionate, and systematically sound cancer care. We extend our sincere gratitude to our contributing authors, our distinguished Editorial Board, and our dedicated peer reviewers for their rigorous work in establishing the scientific integrity of ONCO.

We invite researchers, nurse specialists, health informaticians, and healthcare leaders globally to collaborate with us by submitting their work, participating in scholarly discourse, and advancing the science of comprehensive oncology care.

Welcome to ONCO.

Warm regards, 

Editor-in-Chief