Latest Oncology News

Healthcare stocks split into two stories this week: big names sold off hard, while a few small caps ran on clear news. The biggest moves came from a sharp fall in Pro Medicus and Cochlear, while Noxopharm jumped after a top-tier journal publication.

OncoSil Medical’s CEO Nigel Lange has agreed to a 10% salary reduction, opting instead to receive shares at a significant premium, reinforcing executive commitment to shareholder value and cost discipline.

Racura Oncology has developed a pioneering blood test that promises to fast-track key data on its cardioprotective drug RC220, potentially shaving two years off the clinical trial timeline. This innovation also enhances patient safety and recruitment prospects in the ongoing RAC-010 CPACS trial.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has secured a key Licence & Supply Agreement with Cadila Pharmaceuticals to commercialise two generic cardiovascular and metabolic medicines in Australia and New Zealand, broadening its therapeutic reach beyond oncology.

A single exploration name blew the doors off the leaderboard, while two well-known uranium plays and a Nevada explorer sank hard. Behind the noise: deals got closer to completion, big raisings reset prices, and several “good news” gaps didn’t survive the week.

A single diagnostics update sparked a breakout week, while a handful of biotech names sold off hard despite busy newsflow. Capital raisings, takeover steps and US market pushes kept healthcare in motion heading into mid-February milestones.

Immutep Limited has reached the halfway mark in enrolling patients for its global Phase III TACTI-004 trial, testing a novel immunotherapy combo in first-line non-small cell lung cancer. The trial remains on track for key milestones this year, signaling steady progress in a critical oncology space.

OncoSil Medical Ltd has launched an $8 million equity raising to fund the commercial expansion and clinical development of its targeted radiotherapy device for pancreatic cancer, aiming to capitalise on growing European market adoption and upcoming trial catalysts.

A handful of healthcare names did the heavy lifting this week, driven by FDA wins, guideline upgrades, and big shifts in sales and cashflow. The flip side: several clinical-stage stocks fell hard as investors stayed picky about near-term proof and funding.

Invion Limited has secured a $2 million non-dilutive grant from the South Korean government to advance preclinical studies for oesophageal cancer, expanded its global Photosoft technology license, and raised $1.3 million via convertible notes to strengthen its financial position.

Imugene Limited has reported compelling clinical trial results for its off-the-shelf CAR T therapy, azer-cel, alongside FDA validation and a strategic collaboration, while managing cash flow amid cost reductions.

Prescient Therapeutics has secured a key regulatory milestone with the EMA granting Orphan Drug Designation for PTX-100 to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, while expanding its Phase 2a clinical trial across multiple continents.