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Year in cancer

2026 in cancer

What the index holds for 2026: 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; the current year is incomplete by construction.

2026 is still in progress: counts grow with each connector run and registries have not yet published 2026 observations.

Regulatory

Approval records dated 2026 (114)

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: 71 records / 45 drugsHealth Canada · CA: 31 records / 18 drugsEMA · EU: 12 records / 12 drugs

  • Sep 4, 2026Camizestrant FDA · US original application accelerated approved Malignant Breast Neoplasmin combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor (abemaciclib, palbociclib, or ribociclib) for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR) positive, human…openfda
  • May 29, 2026Nilotinib 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
  • May 1, 2026Ruxolitinib FDA · US original application approved Polycythemia Verapolycythemia vera in adults who have had an inadequate response to or are intolerant of hydroxyurea.openfda
  • Feb 20, 2026Fluorouracil FDA · US original application approved Pancreatic AdenocarcinomaPancreatic Adenocarcinomaopenfda
  • Feb 20, 2026Fluorouracil FDA · US original application approved Gastric AdenocarcinomaGastric Adenocarcinomaopenfda
  • Feb 20, 2026Fluorouracil FDA · US original application approved Breast AdenocarcinomaAdenocarcinoma of the Breastopenfda
  • Feb 20, 2026Fluorouracil FDA · US original application approved Colon AdenocarcinomaFAVLYXA is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with: Adenocarcinoma of the Colon and Rectumopenfda
  • Feb 13, 2026Etoposide FDA · US original application approved Malignant Testicular NeoplasmRefractory testicular canceropenfda
  • Feb 13, 2026Etoposide FDA · US original application approved Lung Small Cell CarcinomaSmall cell lung canceropenfda
  • Feb 3, 2026Leucovorin FDA · US original application approved Malignant Colorectal NeoplasmTreatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer in combination with 5-fluorouracil.openfda
  • Feb 3, 2026Leucovorin FDA · US original application approved Malignant Colorectal NeoplasmRescue after high-dose methotrexate (MTX) therapy in adult and pediatric patients. 1.2 Reducing the toxicity of: Methotrexate in adult and pediatric patients…openfda
  • May 29, 2026Nilotinib 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
  • May 1, 2026Trabectedin FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordEVDI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic liposarcoma or leiomyosarcoma who received a prior…openfda
  • May 1, 2026Ruxolitinib FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordintermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis, including primary myelofibrosis, post-polycythemia vera myelofibrosis, and post-essential thrombocythemia…openfda
  • Feb 3, 2026Leucovorin FDA · US original application approved cancer not stated in this recordReducing the toxicity of methotrexate in adult and pediatric patients with impaired methotrexate elimination or folic acid antagonists or dihydrofolate…openfda
  • Jun 19, 2026Palbociclib EMA · EU centralised approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmPalbociclib Viatris is indicated for the treatment of hormone receptor (HR)‑positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)‑negative locally advanced…ema
  • May 29, 2026Tarlatamab EMA · EU centralised approved Lung Small Cell CarcinomaImdylltra is indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), who require systemic therapy…ema
  • May 29, 2026Lurbinectedin EMA · EU centralised approved Lung Small Cell CarcinomaZepzelca, in combination with atezolizumab, is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC)…ema
  • May 28, 2026Nadofaragene Firadenovec EMA · EU centralised approved Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CarcinomaAdstiladrin is indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer…ema
  • Apr 23, 2026Pertuzumab EMA · EU centralised approved Early Stage Breast CarcinomaEarly breast cancerPoherdy is indicated for use in combination with trastuzumab and chemotherapy in:- the neoadjuvant treatment of adult patients with…ema
  • Feb 16, 2026Nogapendekin Alfa Inbakicept EMA · EU centralised approved Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CarcinomaAnktiva in combination with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder…ema
  • Feb 12, 2026Aumolertinib EMA · EU centralised approved Lung Non-Small Cell CarcinomaAumseqa as monotherapy is indicated for:- the first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)whose tumours have EGFR…ema
  • Jan 9, 2026Imlunestrant EMA · EU centralised approved Malignant Breast NeoplasmInluriyo is indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with oestrogen receptor (ER)-positive, HER2-negative, locally advanced or metastatic…ema
  • Sep 22, 2026Trastuzumab Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as ADHEROZA (DIN 02550989) under ATC L01FD01 TRASTUZUMAB. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the Health Canada…health-canada-dpd
  • Sep 18, 2026Abemaciclib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-09-18 (see label)openfda
  • Sep 14, 2026Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as BESREMI (DIN 02569728) under ATC L03AB15 ROPEGINTERFERON ALFA-2B. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the…health-canada-dpd
  • Sep 9, 2026Aminolevulinic Acid FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-09-09 (see label)openfda
  • Sep 9, 2026Sevabertinib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-09-09 (see label)openfda
  • Aug 28, 2026Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-08-28 (see label)openfda
  • Aug 25, 2026Zanidatamab FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-08-25 (see label)openfda
  • Aug 25, 2026Tislelizumab FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-08-25 (see label)openfda
  • Aug 12, 2026Pimicotinib Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as PIMJETMI (DIN 02569035) under ATC L01X OTHER ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the…health-canada-dpd
  • Aug 4, 2026Selpercatinib Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as RETEVMO (DIN 02565676) under ATC L01EX22 SELPERCATINIB. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the Health…health-canada-dpd
  • Jul 31, 2026Dasatinib Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as APO-DASATINIB TABLETS (DIN 02562480) under ATC L01EA02 DASATINIB. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the…health-canada-dpd
  • Jul 31, 2026Dasatinib Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as APO-DASATINIB TABLETS (DIN 02562499) under ATC L01EA02 DASATINIB. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the…health-canada-dpd
  • Jul 31, 2026Dasatinib Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as APO-DASATINIB TABLETS (DIN 02562472) under ATC L01EA02 DASATINIB. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the…health-canada-dpd
  • Jul 31, 2026Dasatinib Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as APO-DASATINIB TABLETS (DIN 02562464) under ATC L01EA02 DASATINIB. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the…health-canada-dpd
  • Jul 31, 2026Dasatinib Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as APO-DASATINIB TABLETS (DIN 02562502) under ATC L01EA02 DASATINIB. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the…health-canada-dpd
  • Jul 24, 2026Cyclophosphamide Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE FOR INJECTION USP (DIN 02560216) under ATC L01AA01 CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE. Indications are not published in the Drug Product…health-canada-dpd
  • Jul 24, 2026Enzalutamide FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-07-24 (see label)openfda
  • Jul 24, 2026Enzalutamide FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-07-24 (see label)openfda
  • Jul 24, 2026Amivantamab Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as RYBREVANT SC (DIN 02569140) under ATC L01FX18 AMIVANTAMAB. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the Health…health-canada-dpd
  • Jul 24, 2026Amivantamab Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as RYBREVANT SC (DIN 02569175) under ATC L01FX18 AMIVANTAMAB. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the Health…health-canada-dpd
  • Jul 24, 2026Amivantamab Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as RYBREVANT SC (DIN 02569167) under ATC L01FX18 AMIVANTAMAB. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the Health…health-canada-dpd
  • Jul 24, 2026Amivantamab Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as RYBREVANT SC (DIN 02569159) under ATC L01FX18 AMIVANTAMAB. Indications are not published in the Drug Product Database — see the Health…health-canada-dpd
  • Jul 24, 2026Cyclophosphamide Health Canada · CA DIN approved cancer not stated in this recordMarketed in Canada as CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE FOR INJECTION USP (DIN 02560224) under ATC L01AA01 CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE. Indications are not published in the Drug Product…health-canada-dpd
  • Jul 20, 2026Camizestrant EMA · EU centralised approved cancer not stated in this recordEtcamah in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor (palbociclib, ribociclib, or abemaciclib) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with…ema
  • Jul 15, 2026Alpelisib EMA · EU centralised approved cancer not stated in this recordTreatment of adult and paediatric patients aged 2 years and older with severe or life-threatening manifestations of PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS)ema
  • Jul 14, 2026Selpercatinib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-07-14 (see label)openfda
  • Jul 14, 2026Selpercatinib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-07-14 (see label)openfda
  • Jul 13, 2026Abemaciclib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-07-13 (see label)openfda
  • Jul 10, 2026Pembrolizumab FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-07-10 (see label)openfda
  • Jul 10, 2026Enfortumab Vedotin FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-07-10 (see label)openfda
  • Jul 1, 2026Ribociclib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-07-01 (see label)openfda
  • Jun 29, 2026Roflumilast FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-06-29 (see label)openfda
  • Jun 26, 2026Vimseltinib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-06-26 (see label)openfda
  • Jun 24, 2026Sacituzumab Govitecan FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-06-24 (see label)openfda
  • Jun 24, 2026Palbociclib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-06-24 (see label)openfda
  • Jun 24, 2026Palbociclib FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-06-24 (see label)openfda
  • Jun 24, 2026Sacituzumab Govitecan FDA · US supplement approved cancer not stated in this recordEfficacy supplement 2026-06-24 (see label)openfda

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Clinical research

Studies first posted in 2026

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
7,757
Interventional
5,924
Phase III
549
Industry-led
1,413
With posted results
3
Countries with sites
119
By phase (a study with two phases counts in both)
PhaseStudiesInterventionalIndustry share
Early Phase 118018018%
Phase 11,2191,21953%
Phase 22,1672,16723%
Phase 354954948%
Phase 411311312%
Not applicable / not stated4,1122,2796%

Published source: clinicaltrials · first_posted_date as posted