Latest Cancer Testing News

Pacific Edge is raising NZ$24 million to shore up its finances and support a crucial Medicare re-coverage bid following a steep revenue drop after losing Medicare reimbursement for its bladder cancer test. The company eyes a draft Medicare policy by September 2026 as a potential turning point.

INOVIQ Limited is on track to complete its EXO-OC™ ovarian cancer screening study by mid-2026 and is accelerating its CAR-exosome therapy program, supported by a strong cash position of A$11.9 million.

Cleo Diagnostics has kicked off a staged manufacturing program with Bio-Techne to produce ovarian cancer test kits, moving from clinical sample collection to analytical validation and FDA submission preparation.

BCAL Diagnostics has expanded its Avantect cancer blood tests nationally through major pathology networks, generating $88,000 in Q3 revenue from 91 tests. The company also submitted an initial Medicare reimbursement application for pancreatic cancer detection and is preparing to launch an enhanced BREASTESTplus 2.0 test in early 2027.

Arovella Therapeutics has demonstrated that its novel CLDN18.2-targeting CAR incorporated into iNKT cells effectively eliminates pancreatic and gastric cancer cells in vitro, with IL-12-TM armouring enhancing potency and durability.

Cleo Diagnostics has completed blood sample collection for its pivotal U.S. clinical trial, advancing its Pre-Surgical Ovarian Cancer Test closer to FDA submission.

Cleo Diagnostics has expanded its ovarian cancer biomarker panel from five to eight markers, enhancing test reliability and gearing up for FDA submission. A manufacturing deal is imminent, setting the stage for commercial rollout.

Rhythm Biosciences has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with NATA accreditation for its ColoSTAT® blood-based colorectal cancer test, enabling its commercial rollout in Australia and strengthening reimbursement prospects.

Cleo Diagnostics reported a 53% drop in revenues and a slight increase in net loss to $1.98 million for H1 2025, while progressing its pivotal FDA clinical trial for an ovarian cancer blood test with strong regulatory and commercial milestones.

A recent expert panel convened by Novitas has strongly endorsed Pacific Edge’s urine-based Cxbladder tests for hematuria evaluation, recommending Medicare coverage based on robust clinical evidence and patient care benefits.

Cleo Diagnostics has chosen Bio-Techne’s next-generation Ella™ platform to enhance its ovarian cancer blood test, aiming for faster, more precise results and a streamlined path to FDA approval.

Rhythm Biosciences has inked a non-exclusive distribution agreement with 4Cyte Pathology to integrate its ColoSTAT® colorectal cancer blood test into a vast pathology network across eastern Australia, aiming to boost adoption and accessibility.