Latest Oncology News

Imugene Limited has received a $5.87 million R&D tax refund, reinforcing its capacity to advance clinical trials in immuno-oncology. This funding milestone supports the development of its innovative cancer therapies, including CAR T cell treatments and oncolytic virotherapy.

BCAL Diagnostics has secured a strategic partnership with Cancer Care Associates to fast-track the clinical adoption and revenue generation of its innovative BREASTEST plus™ breast cancer blood test starting FY2026.

Prescient Therapeutics has launched a $7 million Share Purchase Plan at a notable discount to fund the next phase of clinical trials for its promising PTX-100 cancer therapy. The capital raise aims to accelerate progress toward regulatory approval and patient access.

Optiscan Imaging Ltd has commenced a landmark clinical study at Royal Melbourne Hospital, testing its cutting-edge InVue® and InForm™ devices to improve breast cancer surgery precision. The study aims to generate critical data for US FDA approval and could redefine surgical oncology workflows.

Percheron Therapeutics has licensed HMBD-002, a promising immuno-oncology monoclonal antibody targeting VISTA, from Hummingbird Bioscience, marking a strategic pivot after recent setbacks. The company plans to initiate phase II trials in 2026, aiming to advance this novel cancer therapy toward commercialisation.

Radiopharm Theranostics has inked a clinical supply agreement with Cyclotek to support its Phase 1 trial of RAD 402, a novel radiotherapeutic targeting prostate cancer, set to commence in Australia in late 2025.

Amplia Therapeutics has secured US ethics approval to launch a Phase 2 trial combining its drug narmafotinib with FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer, marking a key step in its clinical development.

Race Oncology has successfully dosed the first patient with its RC220 and doxorubicin combination in a Phase 1 trial for advanced solid tumours, reporting no dose-limiting side effects. This milestone marks a key step in evaluating the safety and potential cardioprotective benefits of the novel therapy.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals’ novel PET imaging agent Cu-SAR-Bombesin demonstrated safety and effectiveness in detecting prostate cancer recurrence missed by standard scans in its Phase II SABRE trial. The agent identified lesions in about one-third of patients with negative or equivocal standard imaging.

Invion Limited launches a Loyalty Option entitlement offer aimed at raising up to $16 million to support its advancing cancer clinical trials, including a promising anogenital cancer study with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

Opyl Limited has secured strategic collaborations with two leading contract research organisations, integrating its AI-driven TrialKey platform into cardiovascular, oncology, and rare disease clinical trials to enhance trial design and accelerate commercial growth.

Cleo Diagnostics unveils a pioneering blood test for early ovarian cancer detection, boasting superior accuracy to existing methods and targeting a significant U.S. market opportunity.