Year in cancer
2019 in cancer
What the index holds for 2019: 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 2019 (175)
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: 116 records / 60 drugsHealth Canada · CA: 45 records / 25 drugsEMA · EU: 14 records / 13 drugs
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast Neoplasmas monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or ISH+) breast cancer who have received a prior…openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmHER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer in combination with pertuzumab as first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive…openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast Neoplasmas adjuvant treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or ISH+) breast cancer who have residual invasive disease following neoadjuvant trastuzumab…openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmHER2-Low and HER2-Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor…openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Small Cell CarcinomaHER2-Mutant Unresectable or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic non-small…openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast Neoplasmas monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer, as determined by an…openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast Neoplasmas monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or ISH+) breast cancer who have received a prior…openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmHER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer as neoadjuvant treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or ISH+) Stage II or III breast cancer, as determined…openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Small Cell CarcinomaHER2-Mutant Unresectable or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic non-small…openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmHER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer as neoadjuvant treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or ISH+) Stage II or III breast cancer, as determined…openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast Neoplasmas monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer, as determined by an…openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast Neoplasmas adjuvant treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or ISH+) breast cancer who have residual invasive disease following neoadjuvant trastuzumab…openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmHER2-Low and HER2-Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor…openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmHER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer in combination with pertuzumab as first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive…openfda
- Dec 18, 2019Enfortumab Vedotin FDA · US original application approved Malignant Bladder Neoplasmin combination with pembrolizumab or pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph, as neoadjuvant treatment and then continued after cystectomy as adjuvant…openfda
- Nov 14, 2019Zanubrutinib FDA · US original application approved Mantle Cell LymphomaMantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who have received at least one prior therapy.openfda
- Nov 14, 2019Zanubrutinib FDA · US original application accelerated approved Waldenstrom MacroglobulinemiaThis indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon…openfda
- Nov 14, 2019Zanubrutinib FDA · US original application approved Follicular LymphomaRelapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL), in combination with obinutuzumab, after two or more lines of systemic therapy.openfda
- Nov 14, 2019Zanubrutinib FDA · US original application approved Marginal Zone LymphomaRelapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who have received at least one anti–CD20-based regimen.openfda
- Nov 5, 2019Erlotinib Hydrochloride FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Small Cell CarcinomaLimitations of Use: Safety and efficacy of erlotinib tablets have not been established in patients with NSCLC whose tumors have other EGFR mutations.openfda
- Nov 5, 2019Erlotinib Hydrochloride FDA · US original application approved Malignant Pancreatic NeoplasmFirst-line treatment of patients with locally advanced, unrespectable or metastatic pancreatic cancer, in combination with gemcitabine.openfda
- Nov 5, 2019Erlotinib Hydrochloride FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Small Cell CarcinomaThe treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or…openfda
- Nov 1, 2019Palbociclib FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast Neoplasmfor the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast…openfda
- Nov 1, 2019Palbociclib FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast Neoplasmin combination with trastuzumab, with or without pertuzumab, and endocrine therapy for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with HR-positive,…openfda
- Nov 1, 2019Palbociclib FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast Neoplasmin combination with inavolisib and fulvestrant for the treatment of adult patients with endocrine-resistant, PIK3CA -mutated, HR-positive, HER2-negative,…openfda
- Oct 3, 2019Dexamethasone FDA · US original application approved Multiple MyelomaHEMADY is indicated in combination with other anti-myeloma products for the treatment of adults with multiple myeloma (MM). HEMADY is a corticosteroid…openfda
- Aug 19, 2019Fulvestrant FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmMonotherapy CLIGAVYX is indicated for the treatment of: Hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced…openfda
- Aug 15, 2019Entrectinib FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Small Cell CarcinomaAdult patients with ROS1- positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) as detected by an FDA-approved test.openfda
- Jul 30, 2019Darolutamide FDA · US original application approved Nonmetastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate CarcinomaNUBEQA is an androgen receptor inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC). ( 1…openfda
- Jul 3, 2019Selinexor FDA · US original application approved Multiple MyelomaIn combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapyopenfda
- Jul 3, 2019Selinexor FDA · US original application approved Multiple Myeloma. In combination with dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least four prior…openfda
- Jun 10, 2019Polatuzumab Vedotin FDA · US original application approved Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphomain combination with bendamustine and a rituximab product for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory DLBCL, NOS, after at least two prior…openfda
- Jun 10, 2019Polatuzumab Vedotin FDA · US original application approved High Grade B-Cell Lymphomain combination with a rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone (R-CHP) for the treatment of adult patients who have previously…openfda
- May 24, 2019Alpelisib FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmPIQRAY is indicated in combination with fulvestrant for the treatment of adults with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2…openfda
- May 20, 2019Fulvestrant FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmFulvestrant Injection is an estrogen receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of: Hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor…openfda
- Apr 12, 2019Erdafitinib FDA · US original application approved Urothelial CarcinomaBALVERSA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC) with susceptible FGFR3 genetic…openfda
- Jan 18, 2019Trastuzumab FDA · US original application approved Gastroesophageal Junction AdenocarcinomaThe treatment of HER2-overexpressing metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.openfda
- Jan 18, 2019Trastuzumab FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmThe treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer.openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application accelerated approved tumor-agnosticHER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric Cancer as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic…openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Trastuzumab Deruxtecan FDA · US original application accelerated approved tumor-agnosticHER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric Cancer as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic…openfda
- Dec 18, 2019Enfortumab Vedotin FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordhave previously received a programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) or programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitor and platinum-containing chemotherapy, or • are…openfda
- Nov 14, 2019Zanubrutinib FDA · US original application accelerated approved cancer not stated in this recordThis indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon…openfda
- Nov 5, 2019Erlotinib Hydrochloride FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordErlotinib tablets are not recommended for use in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy.openfda
- Nov 1, 2019Palbociclib FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this record; or o fulvestrant in patients with disease progression following endocrine therapy.openfda
- Aug 16, 2019Fedratinib FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordINREBIC ® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with intermediate-2 or high-risk primary or secondary (post-polycythemia vera or post-essential…openfda
- Aug 15, 2019Entrectinib FDA · US original application accelerated approved tumor-agnosticAdult and pediatric patients older than 1 month of age with solid tumors that: have a neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase ( NTRK) gene fusion, as detected by…openfda
- Aug 2, 2019Pexidartinib FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordTURALIO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) associated with severe morbidity or functional…openfda
- Mar 29, 2019Cladribine FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordMAVENCLAD is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include relapsing-remitting disease and active secondary progressive…openfda
- Mar 18, 2019Ceritinib FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordZYKADIA ® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors are anaplastic lymphoma kinase…openfda
- Jan 18, 2019Trastuzumab FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordSelect patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for a trastuzumab product ( 1 , 2.2 ).openfda
- Nov 14, 2019Arsenic Trioxide EMA · EU centralised approved Acute Promyelocytic LeukemiaArsenic trioxide is indicated for induction of remission, and consolidation in adult patients with: Newly diagnosed low-to-intermediate risk acute…ema
- Oct 24, 2019Gilteritinib EMA · EU centralised approved Acute Myeloid LeukemiaXospata is indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients who have relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) with a FLT3 mutation.ema
- May 6, 2019Lorlatinib EMA · EU centralised approved Lung Non-Small Cell CarcinomaLorviqua as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)?positive advanced non?small cell lung cancer…ema
- Jan 14, 2019Apalutamide EMA · EU centralised approved Nonmetastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate CarcinomaErleada is indicated: in adult men for the treatment of non metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) who are at high risk of developing…ema
- Dec 27, 2019Olaparib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2019-12-27 (see label)openfda
- Dec 20, 2019Arsenic Trioxide Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as ARSENIC TRIOXIDE FOR INJECTION (DIN 02492768) under ATC L01XX27 ARSENIC TRIOXIDE. Indications are not published in the Drug Product…health-canada-dpd
- Dec 20, 2019Neratinib Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as NERLYNX (DIN 02490536) under ATC L01EH02 NERATINIB. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the Health Canada…health-canada-dpd
- Dec 19, 2019Pegfilgrastim EMA · EU centralised approved cancer not stated in this recordReduction in the duration of neutropenia and the incidence of febrile neutropenia in adult patients treated with cytotoxic chemotherapy for malignancy (with…ema
- Dec 18, 2019Cabazitaxel Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as CABAZITAXEL FOR INJECTION (DIN 02487497) under ATC L01CD04 CABAZITAXEL. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see…health-canada-dpd
- Dec 18, 2019Cabazitaxel Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as CABAZITAXEL FOR INJECTION (DIN 02487500) under ATC L01CD04 CABAZITAXEL. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see…health-canada-dpd
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Clinical research
Studies first posted in 2019
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
- 6,314
- Interventional
- 4,888
- Phase III
- 466
- Industry-led
- 1,321
- With posted results
- 869
- Countries with sites
- 116
| Phase | Studies | Interventional | Industry share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Phase 1 | 161 | 161 | 16% |
| Phase 1 | 1,237 | 1,237 | 51% |
| Phase 2 | 1,812 | 1,812 | 24% |
| Phase 3 | 466 | 466 | 41% |
| Phase 4 | 123 | 123 | 15% |
| Not applicable / not stated | 3,001 | 1,575 | 8% |
| Cancer | Studies | Phase III |
|---|---|---|
| Malignant Breast Neoplasm | 641 | 33 |
| Malignant Lung Neoplasm | 564 | 53 |
| Leukemia | 403 | 36 |
| Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | 397 | 28 |
| Malignant Prostate Neoplasm | 306 | 19 |
| Malignant Liver Neoplasm | 227 | 32 |
| Malignant Pancreatic Neoplasm | 208 | 7 |
| Malignant Gastric Neoplasm | 162 | 11 |
| Multiple Myeloma | 160 | 15 |
| Malignant Central Nervous System Neoplasm | 138 | 3 |
| Malignant Ovarian Neoplasm | 129 | 17 |
| Malignant Cervical Neoplasm | 113 | 6 |
| Lead sponsor | Class | Studies | Phase III |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Other | 102 | 4 |
| National Cancer Institute (NCI) | Nih | 87 | 15 |
| Sun Yat-sen University | Other | 78 | 17 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Other | 57 | 2 |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | Industry | 41 | 29 |
| Fudan University | Other | 36 | 7 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Other | 33 | 0 |
| Mayo Clinic | Other | 32 | 0 |
| University Health Network, Toronto | Other | 32 | 1 |
| Washington University School of Medicine | Other | 31 | 0 |
Published source: clinicaltrials · first_posted_date as posted