Latest Oncology News

Chimeric Therapeutics' CHM CORE-NK cell therapy achieved a 60% complete response rate in high-risk frontline AML patients, significantly exceeding typical outcomes and maintaining a strong safety profile.

Noxopharm signed a strategic MoU with Tezcat Biosciences, published major Sofra RNA research, and appointed Dr Olivier Laczka as CEO, while reporting positive safety data from its HERACLES trial and improving cash flow.

Radiopharm Theranostics (ASX: RAD) has completed enrolment in its Phase 2b RAD 101 brain metastases imaging trial with interim data showing 90% concordance with MRI, while progressing early-stage trials of therapeutic candidates RAD 202, RV-01, and RAD 402. The company reported a $19.2 million cash balance at quarter end, down from $34.5 million, with a net operating cash outflow of $14.9 million driven by milestone-related R&D and staff costs.

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.

Invion Limited is broadening its non-melanoma skin cancer trial to include basal cell carcinoma patients following encouraging safety and efficacy data from squamous cell carcinoma cohorts, targeting the largest skin cancer segment.

Starpharma has secured FDA alignment on the clinical development plan for its DEP® HER2 radiotherapy candidate, paving the way for a first-in-human phase 1 study in advanced HER2-positive cancers scheduled for H2 2026.

Nexalis Therapeutics has advanced its IRX-211 program by screening the first patient in a pivotal Phase 2 trial for Breakthrough Cancer Pain, aiming to address a significant unmet need in oncology supportive care.

Radiopharm Theranostics has reported encouraging initial results from the Phase 1 HEAT trial of its novel HER2-targeted radiopharmaceutical, 177Lu-RAD202, highlighting tumor uptake and a clean safety profile at the lowest dose with dose escalation approved.

Radiopharm Theranostics has finished enrolling patients in its U.S. Phase 2b trial of RAD 101 for brain metastases imaging, reporting promising interim data showing 90% concordance with MRI. The company aims to launch a pivotal Phase 3 trial following a full data readout in June 2026.

Noxopharm appoints its Chief Scientific Officer Dr Olivier Laczka as CEO, aiming to capitalise on recent clinical successes and expand the Sofra™ technology’s reach in autoimmune and oncology markets.

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.

Nyrada has secured ethics approval to start its Phase IIa trial of Xolatryp in heart attack patients, with recruitment beginning in April 2026. The biotech also bolsters its cash position to AU$6.74 million and pursues new oncology indications.