Latest Oncology News

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.

The US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has recommended a final reimbursement price of US$1,328 for Pacific Edge’s advanced bladder cancer diagnostic test, Cxbladder Triage Plus, marking a significant increase from earlier proposals.

Telix Pharmaceuticals has secured FDA agreement on a resubmission plan for its glioma imaging agent TLX101-CDx, aiming for a Q4 2025 filing that includes additional efficacy data. The FDA signals likely expedited review, underscoring the unmet medical need.

Amplia Therapeutics has commenced dosing the first patient in its new pancreatic cancer trial combining narmafotinib with FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy, marking a key milestone in its drug development journey.

Race Oncology has activated its first clinical trial site in Hong Kong for the Phase 1 study of RC220 combined with doxorubicin in advanced solid tumours, marking a significant step in accelerating patient enrolment and broadening clinical data.

OncoSil Medical reported a $15.1 million loss for FY25 amid strong revenue growth and significant regulatory milestones, supported by over $14 million in capital raises to fuel its global expansion.