Latest Oncology News

(E,E)-bisantrene, Race Oncology’s lead anticancer candidate, operates by binding to G4-DNA and RNA structures, revealing a novel mechanism that disrupts key cancer drivers including the MYC gene.

Radiopharm Theranostics has received a positive safety recommendation to increase the dose of its radiotherapeutic 177Lu-RAD202 in the Phase 1 HEAT trial for HER2-positive advanced solid tumors, signaling promising early results.

Starpharma has entered a strategic research and option agreement with Radiopharm Theranostics to develop a novel radiotherapy asset using its proprietary dendrimer technology, unlocking potential milestone payments of up to AUD $89 million.

Chimeric Therapeutics reports encouraging early clinical trial outcomes for its CHM CDH17 CAR-T therapy, showing disease control and tumour shrinkage at higher dose levels with a strong safety profile.

IMEXHS Limited has secured a significant one-year contract with Colombian cancer care provider Oncolife to deliver advanced radiology services, leveraging its integrated software and AI tools to enhance diagnostic precision.

Race Oncology has secured Investigational New Drug approval from South Korea’s regulatory authority, enabling Phase 1 clinical trials of RC220 in combination with doxorubicin for solid tumour patients across four Korean sites.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has secured an exclusive licensing agreement with Sakar Healthcare to introduce five generic oncology medicines in Australia and New Zealand, marking its first commercial foray in the region.

Starpharma has entered a significant collaboration with Genentech to develop dendrimer-drug conjugates for oncology, securing an upfront payment and potential milestone earnings exceeding half a billion dollars.

Starpharma has entered a landmark collaboration with Genentech to develop innovative cancer therapies using its proprietary DEP® platform, securing $5.5 million upfront and potential milestones exceeding $560 million.

BCAL Diagnostics has partnered with US-based ClearNote Health to exclusively distribute innovative blood tests for early detection of pancreatic and ovarian cancers in Australia and New Zealand, starting early 2026.

OncoSil Medical’s PANCOSIL Phase 1-2 study reveals promising safety and feasibility for a novel CT-guided pancreatic cancer therapy, with survival outcomes exceeding historical benchmarks.

Race Oncology has uncovered that its anticancer drug bisantrene exists as three light-sensitive isomers, with only one showing potent activity. The company has filed patents to protect this active form, potentially extending its intellectual property rights until 2045.