Latest Lung Cancer News

INOVIQ Limited’s CAR-exosome platform demonstrated potent tumour-killing activity in ovarian cancer cell lines, eliminating up to 90% of cancer cells within 48 hours and reinforcing its potential against hard-to-treat solid tumours.

Racura Oncology has raised $34.3 million through shareholder-backed initiatives, securing funding for its lead asset RC220’s clinical trials in AML, EGFRm lung cancer, and cardioprotection in solid tumour patients.

Racura Oncology has secured $31.2 million in funding to advance its lead cancer drug RC220, including a strategic $1 million private placement to a specialist healthcare investor.

4DMedical has leapfrogged into the European lung health market by acquiring Austrian AI imaging firm contextflow, gaining immediate commercial presence and a CE-marked lung cancer screening solution.

Racura Oncology has locked in an underwriting agreement covering nearly 1.84 million expiring options, ensuring up to $2.3 million in fresh capital to back its cancer drug development programs.

Racura Oncology reported robust progress in Q3 FY2026, including launching a key lung cancer trial and unveiling a novel blood test for cardioprotection, supported by a solid $19.38 million cash position.

Starpharma has confirmed FDA alignment for its DEP® HER2 first-in-human phase 1 trial, with preparations underway for a mid-2026 start. The biotech also progressed strategic partnerships, published promising data with Genentech, and reported a $14.1 million cash balance alongside rising Viraleze™ sales.

Racura Oncology has detailed how its lead drug candidate, (E,E)-bisantrene, silences the cancer-driving MYC gene by stabilising G-quadruplex DNA structures, providing critical preclinical validation ahead of ongoing clinical trials.

4DMedical lands a contract with pharma giant GSK, gains UKCA certification for its CT:VQ™ lung imaging technology, and joins the S&P/ASX 200, marking a significant step in its global expansion.

Immutep Limited has won FDA Orphan Drug Designation for its immunotherapy eftilagimod alfa in treating soft tissue sarcoma, opening regulatory incentives and potential market exclusivity. This follows encouraging Phase II data despite recent Phase III trial setbacks.

Telix Pharmaceuticals and Regeneron have entered a strategic collaboration to co-develop next-generation radiopharmaceutical therapies, with Telix receiving a $40 million upfront payment and potential milestones exceeding $2 billion.

Racura Oncology has enrolled the first patient in its Phase 1 HARNESS-1 trial, testing RC220 alongside osimertinib to tackle resistance in EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. This milestone sets the stage for a multi-centre study aiming to improve treatment outcomes.