Year in cancer
2024 in cancer
What the index holds for 2024: 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 2024 (214)
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: 133 records / 65 drugsHealth Canada · CA: 49 records / 27 drugsEMA · EU: 32 records / 25 drugs
- Nov 22, 2024Imatinib FDA · US original application approved Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaPediatric patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) in combination with chemotherapy.openfda
- Nov 22, 2024Imatinib FDA · US original application approved Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaAdult patients with relapsed or refractory Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL).openfda
- Nov 22, 2024Imatinib FDA · US original application approved Aggressive Systemic MastocytosisAdult patients with aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM) without the D816V c-Kit mutation or with c-Kit mutational status unknown.openfda
- Nov 22, 2024Imatinib FDA · US original application approved Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia, Not Otherwise SpecifiedAdult patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL) who have the FIP1L1-PDGFRα fusion kinase (mutational analysis…openfda
- Nov 22, 2024Imatinib FDA · US original application approved Malignant Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorPatients with Kit (CD117) positive unresectable and/or metastatic malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).openfda
- Nov 22, 2024Imatinib FDA · US original application approved Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative NeoplasmAdult patients with myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases (MDS/MPD) associated with platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) gene re-arrangements.openfda
- Nov 20, 2024Zanidatamab FDA · US original application approved Malignant Biliary Tract NeoplasmBiliary Tract Cancer (BTC) • for the treatment of adults with previously treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+) BTC, as detected by an…openfda
- Nov 20, 2024Zanidatamab FDA · US original application approved Esophageal Adenocarcinomain combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy, as first-line treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive (IHC 3+) unresectable…openfda
- Nov 20, 2024Zanidatamab FDA · US original application approved Esophageal AdenocarcinomaGastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma (GEA) • in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy, and tislelizumab-jsgr, as first-line…openfda
- Nov 15, 2024Revumenib FDA · US original application approved Acute Myeloid LeukemiaREVUFORJ is a menin inhibitor indicated for: the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute leukemia with a lysine methyltransferase 2A gene ( KMT2A )…openfda
- Nov 7, 2024Nilotinib FDA · US original application approved Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Philadelphia Chromosome Negative, BCR-ABL1 PositiveAdult patients with chronic phase (CP) and accelerated phase (AP) Ph+ CML resistant to or intolerant to prior therapy that included imatinib.openfda
- Oct 23, 2024Docetaxel FDA · US original application approved Castration-Resistant Prostate CarcinomaCastration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC): with prednisone in metastatic castration-resistant prostate canceropenfda
- Oct 23, 2024Docetaxel 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
- Oct 23, 2024Docetaxel FDA · US original application approved Gastric AdenocarcinomaGastric Adenocarcinoma (GC): with cisplatin and fluorouracil for untreated, advanced GC, including the gastroesophageal junctionopenfda
- Oct 23, 2024Docetaxel 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
- Oct 23, 2024Docetaxel 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
- Oct 18, 2024Zolbetuximab FDA · US original application approved Gastroesophageal Junction AdenocarcinomaVYLOY, in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adults with locally advanced…openfda
- Oct 10, 2024Inavolisib FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmITOVEBI, in combination with palbociclib and fulvestrant, is indicated for the treatment of adults with endocrine-resistant, PIK3CA -mutated, hormone receptor…openfda
- Aug 26, 2024Bortezomib FDA · US original application approved Multiple Myelomatreatment of adult patients with multiple myelomaopenfda
- Aug 26, 2024Bortezomib FDA · US original application approved Mantle Cell Lymphomatreatment of adult patients with mantle cell lymphomaopenfda
- Aug 19, 2024Lazertinib FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Small Cell CarcinomaLAZCLUZE, in combination with amivantamab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung…openfda
- Aug 6, 2024Vorasidenib FDA · US original application approved Grade 2 Follicular LymphomaVORANIGO is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with Grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible…openfda
- Jun 28, 2024Pemetrexed FDA · US original application approved Pleural Malignant Mesotheliomainitial treatment, in combination with cisplatin, of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma whose disease is unresectable or who are otherwise not…openfda
- Jun 28, 2024Pemetrexed FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Small Cell CarcinomaLimitations of Use: AXTLE is not indicated for the treatment of patients with squamous cell, non-small cell lung cancer.openfda
- Jun 28, 2024Pemetrexed FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinomaas a single agent for the treatment of patients with recurrent, metastatic non-squamous, NSCLC after prior chemotherapy.openfda
- Jun 28, 2024Pemetrexed FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinomain combination with pembrolizumab and platinum chemotherapy, for the initial treatment of patients with metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer…openfda
- Jun 28, 2024Pemetrexed FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinomaas a single agent for the maintenance treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic, non-squamous NSCLC whose disease has not progressed after four…openfda
- Jun 28, 2024Pemetrexed FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinomain combination with cisplatin for the initial treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic, non-squamous NSCLC.openfda
- Jun 25, 2024Thiotepa FDA · US original application approved Breast AdenocarcinomaTEPYLUTE is an alkylating drug indicated for treatment of adenocarcinoma of the breast or ovary.openfda
- May 16, 2024Tarlatamab FDA · US original application approved Lung Small Cell CarcinomaIMDELLTRA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) with disease progression on or after…openfda
- Apr 22, 2024Nogapendekin Alfa Inbakicept FDA · US original application approved Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CarcinomaANKTIVA in combination with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with BCG-unresponsive nonmuscle invasive bladder…openfda
- Apr 10, 2024Selpercatinib FDA · US original application approved Thyroid Gland Medullary CarcinomaAdult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with advanced or metastatic medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) with a RET mutation, as detected by an…openfda
- Apr 10, 2024Selpercatinib FDA · US original application approved Lung Non-Small Cell CarcinomaAdult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a rearranged during transfection (RET) gene fusion, as detected by…openfda
- Apr 10, 2024Selpercatinib FDA · US original application approved Malignant Thyroid Gland NeoplasmAdult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with advanced or metastatic thyroid cancer with a RET gene fusion, as detected by an FDA-approved test,…openfda
- Mar 13, 2024Tislelizumab FDA · US original application approved Esophageal AdenocarcinomaGastric, Gastroesophageal Junction, or Esophageal Adenocarcinoma in combination with zanidatamab-hrii and fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing…openfda
- Mar 13, 2024Tislelizumab FDA · US original application approved Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinomaas a single agent in adults with unresectable or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after prior systemic chemotherapy that did not include a…openfda
- Mar 13, 2024Tislelizumab FDA · US original application approved Esophageal Squamous Cell CarcinomaEsophageal Cancer in combination with platinum-containing chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic esophageal…openfda
- Mar 7, 2024Talazoparib FDA · US original application approved Castration-Resistant Prostate CarcinomaHRR Gene-Mutated mCRPC • In combination with enzalutamide for the treatment of adult patients with HRR gene-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate…openfda
- Mar 7, 2024Talazoparib FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmBreast Cancer • As a single agent, for the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline BRCA -mutated (g BRCA m)…openfda
- Mar 5, 2024Denosumab FDA · US original application approved Malignant Breast Neoplasmto increase bone mass in women at high risk for fracture receiving adjuvant aromatase inhibitor therapy for breast cancer.openfda
- Mar 5, 2024Denosumab FDA · US original application approved Malignant Prostate Neoplasmto increase bone mass in men at high risk for fracture receiving androgen deprivation therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer.openfda
- Dec 23, 2024Hydroxyurea FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordXROMI is indicated to reduce the frequency of painful crises and reduce the need for blood transfusions in pediatric patients aged 6 months of age and older…openfda
- Dec 18, 2024Ensartinib FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordENSACOVE is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung…openfda
- Nov 22, 2024Imatinib FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordNewly diagnosed adult and pediatric patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase. • Patients with…openfda
- Nov 20, 2024Zanidatamab FDA · US original application accelerated approved cancer not stated in this record*This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be…openfda
- Nov 7, 2024Nilotinib FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordAdult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase.openfda
- Apr 24, 2024Alpelisib FDA · US original application accelerated approved cancer not stated in this recordVIJOICE is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with severe manifestations of PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth…openfda
- Apr 23, 2024Tovorafenib FDA · US original application accelerated approved cancer not stated in this recordOJEMDA is indicated for the treatment of patients 6 months of age and older with relapsed or refractory pediatric low-grade glioma (LGG) harboring a BRAF…openfda
- Apr 23, 2024Tovorafenib FDA · US original application accelerated approved cancer not stated in this recordOJEMDA is indicated for the treatment of patients 6 months of age and older with relapsed or refractory pediatric low-grade glioma (LGG) harboring a BRAF…openfda
- Apr 10, 2024Selpercatinib FDA · US original application approved tumor-agnosticAdult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors with a RET gene fusion, as detected by an FDA-approved…openfda
- Apr 4, 2024Hydroxyurea FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordXROMI is indicated to reduce the frequency of painful crises and reduce the need for blood transfusions in pediatric patients aged 6 months of age and older…openfda
- Mar 13, 2024Tislelizumab FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordGastric Cancer in combination with platinum and fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy in adults for the first line treatment of unresectable or metastatic…openfda
- Mar 5, 2024Denosumab FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordof postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture. • to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture. • of…openfda
- Nov 14, 2024Pomalidomide EMA · EU centralised approved Multiple MyelomaPomalidomide Teva in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone is indicated in the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at…ema
- Nov 14, 2024Mirvetuximab Soravtansine EMA · EU centralised approved Malignant Peritoneal NeoplasmElahere as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with folate receptor-alpha (FRα) positive, platinum-resistant high grade serous…ema
- Sep 19, 2024Axitinib EMA · EU centralised approved Renal Cell CarcinomaAxitinib Accord is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) after failure of prior treatment with sunitinib or a…ema
- Aug 22, 2024Enzalutamide EMA · EU centralised approved Castration-Resistant Prostate CarcinomaEnzalutamide Viatris is indicated:• as monotherapy or in combination with androgen deprivation therapy for the treatment of adult men with high-risk…ema
- Aug 22, 2024Nilotinib EMA · EU centralised approved Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Philadelphia Chromosome Positive, BCR-ABL1 PositiveNilotinib Accord is indicated for the treatment of: - adult and paediatric patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myelogenous…ema
- Aug 22, 2024Erdafitinib EMA · EU centralised approved Urothelial CarcinomaBalversa as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (UC), harbouring susceptible…ema
- Jul 26, 2024Pomalidomide EMA · EU centralised approved Multiple MyelomaPomalidomide Accord in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone is indicated in the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at…ema
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Clinical research
Studies first posted in 2024
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
- 8,875
- Interventional
- 6,378
- Phase III
- 569
- Industry-led
- 1,708
- With posted results
- 92
- Countries with sites
- 111
| Phase | Studies | Interventional | Industry share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Phase 1 | 191 | 191 | 19% |
| Phase 1 | 1,454 | 1,454 | 55% |
| Phase 2 | 2,357 | 2,357 | 23% |
| Phase 3 | 569 | 569 | 44% |
| Phase 4 | 125 | 125 | 14% |
| Not applicable / not stated | 4,782 | 2,285 | 8% |
| Cancer | Studies | Phase III |
|---|---|---|
| Malignant Lung Neoplasm | 835 | 88 |
| Malignant Breast Neoplasm | 768 | 41 |
| Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | 496 | 40 |
| Leukemia | 465 | 21 |
| Malignant Prostate Neoplasm | 388 | 23 |
| Malignant Liver Neoplasm | 351 | 10 |
| Malignant Pancreatic Neoplasm | 275 | 15 |
| Malignant Gastric Neoplasm | 257 | 9 |
| Malignant Ovarian Neoplasm | 203 | 10 |
| Multiple Myeloma | 194 | 18 |
| Malignant Esophageal Neoplasm | 179 | 12 |
| Malignant Cervical Neoplasm | 163 | 8 |
| Lead sponsor | Class | Studies | Phase III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fudan University | Other | 129 | 15 |
| Sun Yat-sen University | Other | 112 | 23 |
| M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Other | 89 | 3 |
| National Cancer Institute (NCI) | Nih | 74 | 8 |
| Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences | Other | 63 | 1 |
| Ruijin Hospital | Other | 47 | 6 |
| Mayo Clinic | Other | 47 | 3 |
| Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital | Other | 46 | 2 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Other | 45 | 2 |
| The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University | Other | 43 | 2 |
Published source: clinicaltrials · first_posted_date as posted