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On World Cancer Day, we present some of our top cited content from the last couple of years, along with some recently published content from this year. This selection reflects developing and ongoing trends in the cancer research community, including liquid biopsies, cancer metabolism, and our growing understanding of the immune system and immunotherapy. We hope you enjoy reading our Editor’s highlights, as we look forward to another year of exciting developments.