Year in cancer
2013 in cancer
What the index holds for 2013: regulatory decisions dated that year, studies first posted that year, PubMed output per cancer for that year and the registry observations whose reference year it is. Every figure is a count of dated source records — nothing is estimated.
Regulatory
Approval records dated 2013 (104)
Approved, accelerated or conditional records by authority; original applications and records naming one cancer are listed first. One record is one decision for one application or product identifier.
FDA · US: 60 records / 30 drugsHealth Canada · CA: 30 records / 20 drugsEMA · EU: 14 records / 13 drugs
- Nov 13, 2013Ibrutinib FDA · US original application approved Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia. Adult patients with Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia (WM)openfda
- Nov 1, 2013Obinutuzumab FDA · US original application approved Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemiain combination with chlorambucil, for the treatment of patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).openfda
- Nov 1, 2013Obinutuzumab FDA · US original application approved Follicular Lymphomain combination with chemotherapy followed by GAZYVA monotherapy in patients achieving at least a partial remission, for the treatment of adult patients with…openfda
- Nov 1, 2013Obinutuzumab FDA · US original application approved Follicular Lymphomain combination with bendamustine followed by GAZYVA monotherapy, for the treatment of patients with follicular lymphoma (FL)who relapsed after, or are…openfda
- Aug 23, 2013Mechlorethamine FDA · US original application approved Mycosis FungoidesVALCHLOR is indicated for the topical treatment of Stage IA and IB mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in patients who have received prior…openfda
- Jul 12, 2013Afatinib FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Small Cell CarcinomaTreatment of patients with metastatic, squamous NSCLC progressing after platinum-based chemotherapyopenfda
- Jul 12, 2013Afatinib FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Small Cell CarcinomaFirst-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have non-resistant epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)…openfda
- May 29, 2013Trametinib FDA · US original application approved MelanomaMEKINIST is a kinase inhibitor indicated as a single agent for the treatment of BRAF-inhibitor treatment-naïve patients with unresectable or metastatic…openfda
- May 29, 2013Dabrafenib FDA · US original application approved MelanomaTAFINLAR is indicated, in combination with trametinib , for: the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K…openfda
- May 29, 2013Dabrafenib FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinomathe treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with BRAF V600E mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test.openfda
- May 29, 2013Dabrafenib FDA · US original application approved Thyroid Gland Anaplastic Carcinomathe treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) with BRAF V600E mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test,…openfda
- May 29, 2013Dabrafenib FDA · US original application approved MelanomaTAFINLAR is a kinase inhibitor indicated as a single agent for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600E mutation as…openfda
- May 29, 2013Trametinib FDA · US original application approved MelanomaMEKINIST is indicated, in combination with dabrafenib, for: the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K…openfda
- May 29, 2013Trametinib FDA · US original application approved Melanomathe adjuvant treatment of patients with melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test, and involvement of lymph node(s),…openfda
- May 29, 2013Trametinib FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinomathe treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with BRAF V600E mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test.openfda
- May 29, 2013Trametinib FDA · US original application approved Thyroid Gland Anaplastic Carcinomathe treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) with BRAF V600E mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test,…openfda
- May 29, 2013Trametinib FDA · US original application approved Malignant Colorectal NeoplasmLimitations of Use : MEKINIST is not indicated for treatment of patients with colorectal cancer because of known intrinsic resistance to BRAF inhibition.openfda
- May 29, 2013Dabrafenib FDA · US original application approved Malignant Colorectal NeoplasmLimitations of Use : TAFINLAR is not indicated for treatment of patients with colorectal cancer because of known intrinsic resistance to BRAF inhibition.openfda
- May 29, 2013Dabrafenib FDA · US original application approved Melanomathe adjuvant treatment of patients with melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test, and involvement of lymph node(s),…openfda
- May 15, 2013Radium Ra-223 Dichloride FDA · US original application approved Castration-Resistant Prostate CarcinomaXofigo is indicated for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer, symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastatic…openfda
- Apr 12, 2013Docetaxel FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Small Cell CarcinomaNon-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): single agent for locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC after platinum therapy failure; and with cisplatin for unresectable,…openfda
- Apr 12, 2013Docetaxel FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmBreast Cancer (BC): single agent for locally advanced or metastatic BC after chemotherapy failure; and with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide as adjuvant…openfda
- Apr 12, 2013Docetaxel FDA · US original application approved Gastric AdenocarcinomaGastric Adenocarcinoma (GC): with cisplatin and fluorouracil for untreated, advanced GC, including the gastroesophageal junctionopenfda
- Apr 12, 2013Docetaxel FDA · US original application approved Head and Neck Squamous Cell CarcinomaSquamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN): with cisplatin and fluorouracil for induction treatment of locally advanced SCCHNopenfda
- Apr 12, 2013Docetaxel FDA · US original application approved Castration-Resistant Prostate CarcinomaCastration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC): with prednisone in metastatic castration-resistant prostate canceropenfda
- Feb 22, 2013Trastuzumab Emtansine FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast Neoplasmthe adjuvant treatment of patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer who have residual invasive disease after neoadjuvant taxane and trastuzumab-based…openfda
- Feb 22, 2013Trastuzumab Emtansine FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast Neoplasmthe treatment of patients with HER2-positive, metastatic breast cancer who previously received trastuzumab and a taxane, separately or in combination. Patients…openfda
- Feb 8, 2013Pomalidomide FDA · US original application accelerated approved AIDS-Related Kaposi Sarcoma. • with AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma (KS) after failure of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) or in patients with KS who are HIV-negative. This…openfda
- Feb 8, 2013Pomalidomide FDA · US original application approved Multiple Myelomain combination with dexamethasone, for patients with multiple myeloma (MM) who have received at least two prior therapies including lenalidomide and a…openfda
- Nov 13, 2013Ibrutinib FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordAdult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) • . Adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/Small…openfda
- Nov 1, 2013Obinutuzumab FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordfor the treatment of adult patients with active lupus nephritis (LN) who are receiving standard therapyopenfda
- Oct 11, 2013Methotrexate FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordManagement of patients with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), who are intolerant of or had an…openfda
- Oct 11, 2013Methotrexate FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordManagement of patients with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), who are intolerant of or had an…openfda
- Sep 16, 2013Cyclophosphamide FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordMalignant Diseases : malignant lymphomas: Hodgkin’s disease, lymphocytic lymphoma, mixed-cell type lymphoma, histiocytic lymphoma, Burkitt’s lymphoma; multiple…openfda
- Aug 2, 2013Zoledronic Acid FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordHypercalcemia of malignancy. • Patients with multiple myeloma and patients with documented bone metastases from solid tumors, in conjunction with standard…openfda
- Jul 12, 2013Afatinib FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordLimitations of Use : Safety and efficacy of GILOTRIF were not established in patients whose tumors have resistant EGFR mutationsopenfda
- May 29, 2013Trametinib FDA · US original application accelerated approved tumor-agnosticthe treatment of adult and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with unresectable or metastatic solid tumors with BRAF V600E mutation who have progressed…openfda
- May 29, 2013Dabrafenib FDA · US original application accelerated approved tumor-agnosticthe treatment of adult and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with unresectable or metastatic solid tumors with BRAF V600E mutation who have progressed…openfda
- Feb 22, 2013Trastuzumab Emtansine FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordSelect patients for therapy based on an FDA-authorized test for KADCYLA [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]openfda
- Nov 15, 2013Trastuzumab Emtansine EMA · EU centralised approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmEarly Breast Cancer (EBC) Kadcyla, as a single agent, is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer who have…ema
- Nov 13, 2013Radium Ra223 dichloride EMA · EU centralised approved Castration-Resistant Prostate CarcinomaXofigo is indicated for the treatment of adults with castration-resistant prostate cancer, symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastases.ema
- Sep 25, 2013Afatinib EMA · EU centralised approved Lung Non-Small Cell CarcinomaGiotrif as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) TKI-naïve adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic…ema
- Aug 5, 2013Pomalidomide EMA · EU centralised approved Multiple MyelomaImnovid in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone is indicated in the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least one…ema
- Jul 12, 2013Vismodegib EMA · EU centralised approved Basal Cell CarcinomaErivedge is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with:- symptomatic metastatic basal cell carcinoma- locally advanced basal cell carcinoma…ema
- Jun 21, 2013Enzalutamide EMA · EU centralised approved Castration-Resistant Prostate CarcinomaXtandi is indicated for: as monotherapy or in combination with androgen deprivation therapy for the treatment of adult men with high risk biochemical recurrent…ema
- Mar 27, 2013Bosutinib EMA · EU centralised approved Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Philadelphia Chromosome Negative, BCR-ABL1 PositiveBosulif is indicated for the treatment of:• Adult and paediatric patients aged 6 years and older with newly-diagnosed (ND) chronic phase (CP) Philadelphia…ema
- Mar 4, 2013Pertuzumab EMA · EU centralised approved Early Stage Breast CarcinomaMetastatic Breast Cancer: Perjeta is indicated for use in combination with trastuzumab and docetaxel in adult patients with HER2-positive metastatic or locally…ema
- Feb 1, 2013Aflibercept EMA · EU centralised approved Malignant Colorectal NeoplasmTreatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (MCRC).ema
- Dec 10, 2013Capecitabine FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2013-12-10 (see label)openfda
- Dec 2, 2013Exemestane Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as MED-EXEMESTANE (DIN 02407841) under ATC L02BG06 EXEMESTANE. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the Health…health-canada-dpd
- Nov 27, 2013Mercaptopurine Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as MERCAPTOPURINE TABLETS USP (DIN 02415275) under ATC L01BB02 MERCAPTOPURINE. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database —…health-canada-dpd
- Nov 22, 2013Sorafenib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2013-11-22 (see label)openfda
- Nov 22, 2013Sorafenib Tosylate FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2013-11-22 (see label)openfda
- Nov 21, 2013Topotecan Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as TOPOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION (DIN 02396378) under ATC L01CE01 TOPOTECAN. Indications are not published in the Drug Product…health-canada-dpd
- Nov 20, 2013Crizotinib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2013-11-20 (see label)openfda
- Nov 18, 2013Tofacitinib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2013-11-18 (see label)openfda
- Nov 6, 2013Everolimus FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2013-11-06 (see label)openfda
- Nov 6, 2013Everolimus FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2013-11-06 (see label)openfda
- Oct 18, 2013Lapatinib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2013-10-18 (see label)openfda
- Oct 18, 2013Lapatinib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2013-10-18 (see label)openfda
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Clinical research
Studies first posted in 2013
ClinicalTrials.gov oncology studies whose first-posted date falls in the year (all study types unless stated). Cancer attribution uses reconciled conditions over descendants; one study can count for several top-level cancers.
- Studies
- 4,048
- Interventional
- 3,312
- Phase III
- 399
- Industry-led
- 931
- With posted results
- 1,046
- Countries with sites
- 101
| Phase | Studies | Interventional | Industry share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Phase 1 | 62 | 62 | 3% |
| Phase 1 | 849 | 849 | 47% |
| Phase 2 | 1,308 | 1,308 | 23% |
| Phase 3 | 399 | 399 | 35% |
| Phase 4 | 136 | 136 | 22% |
| Not applicable / not stated | 1,615 | 879 | 10% |
| Cancer | Studies | Phase III |
|---|---|---|
| Malignant Breast Neoplasm | 415 | 43 |
| Malignant Lung Neoplasm | 343 | 38 |
| Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | 271 | 29 |
| Leukemia | 251 | 26 |
| Malignant Prostate Neoplasm | 206 | 16 |
| Malignant Liver Neoplasm | 144 | 18 |
| Malignant Pancreatic Neoplasm | 127 | 8 |
| Multiple Myeloma | 114 | 10 |
| Malignant Central Nervous System Neoplasm | 113 | 7 |
| Malignant Gastric Neoplasm | 93 | 18 |
| Malignant Ovarian Neoplasm | 81 | 8 |
| Malignant Kidney Neoplasm | 58 | 2 |
| Lead sponsor | Class | Studies | Phase III |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Cancer Institute (NCI) | Nih | 86 | 6 |
| M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Other | 68 | 3 |
| Hoffmann-La Roche | Industry | 60 | 16 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Other | 52 | 2 |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals | Industry | 45 | 4 |
| Sun Yat-sen University | Other | 34 | 18 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Other | 33 | 1 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Other | 31 | 0 |
| Pfizer | Industry | 29 | 9 |
| Mayo Clinic | Other | 29 | 0 |
Published source: clinicaltrials · first_posted_date as posted