Latest Cancer Testing News

Rhythm Biosciences has begun commercialising its blood-based colorectal cancer test, ColoSTAT®, following key accreditations and validation. The company also secured a strategic partnership with NHS England and expanded its geneType™ platform globally.

BCAL Diagnostics has launched its Avantect pancreatic and ovarian cancer tests in Australia, alongside expanding clinical data and establishing a national registry for its BREASTESTplus breast cancer test.

Pacific Edge reports a 13.4% decline in test volumes for Q3 2026 but gains strategic momentum with a key Medicare advisory meeting and clinical endorsements poised to influence reimbursement policy.

Proteomics International has been granted a Canadian patent for its PromarkerEso blood test, a pioneering diagnostic tool for early detection of esophageal adenocarcinoma. This milestone strengthens its global intellectual property portfolio and paves the way for commercial expansion in North America.

Cleo Diagnostics has raised $5 million to support the U.S. commercial launch of its Pre-Surgical Ovarian Cancer Test and accelerate development of a mass screening test, signaling strong investor confidence in its technology.

Proteomics International has secured a US patent for its PromarkerEso blood test, a pioneering diagnostic tool for early detection of esophageal adenocarcinoma, marking a critical step toward commercialisation in the world’s largest healthcare market.

Rhythm Biosciences has begun commercialising ColoSTAT®, its blood-based colorectal cancer diagnostic test, following an updated ISO15189, 2022 accreditation. The test offers a new option for symptomatic patients where stool-based screening is unsuitable.

Race Oncology has received ethics approval to launch its HARNESS-1 Phase 1a/b trial testing RC220 combined with osimertinib in EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer patients, marking a key step toward addressing resistance to current therapies.

Cleo Diagnostics has secured a $1.7 million R&D tax refund, strengthening its cash reserves to $5.75 million as it advances toward a pivotal US clinical trial and FDA submission for its ovarian cancer test.

BCAL Diagnostics is preparing to launch its Avantect® pancreatic and ovarian cancer blood tests in Australia by January 2026, following key regulatory approvals and promising clinical data. The company also broadens the reach of its BREASTESTplus™ breast cancer test, targeting a larger segment of women with dense breast tissue.

Cleo Diagnostics has identified a significantly larger U.S. patient population for its pre-surgical ovarian cancer test, expanding its commercial opportunity ahead of next year’s market entry.

Cleo Diagnostics has secured positive FDA feedback and nearly 1,600 biobank samples, accelerating its ovarian cancer blood test development ahead of a planned 2026 U.S. market entry.