Latest Ovarian Cancer News

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.

BCAL Diagnostics has launched its Avantect blood tests for pancreatic and ovarian cancer with encouraging early uptake and is advancing its BREASTESTplus breast cancer test towards broader clinical use.

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.

INOVIQ Limited has completed a $10.2 million capital raise to accelerate development of its exosome-based ovarian cancer screening test and CAR-exosome therapeutics, alongside key leadership appointments and promising preclinical results.

Cleo Diagnostics has broadened its U.S. market opportunity to around 2 million women annually and is on track to complete its pivotal clinical trial early this year, supported by a $5 million capital raise and regulatory progress.

Rhythm Biosciences has begun commercialising its blood-based colorectal cancer test, ColoSTAT®, following key accreditations and validation. The company also secured a strategic partnership with NHS England and expanded its geneType™ platform globally.

BCAL Diagnostics has launched its Avantect pancreatic and ovarian cancer tests in Australia, alongside expanding clinical data and establishing a national registry for its BREASTESTplus breast cancer test.

Cleo Diagnostics has raised $5 million to support the U.S. commercial launch of its Pre-Surgical Ovarian Cancer Test and accelerate development of a mass screening test, signaling strong investor confidence in its technology.

Cleo Diagnostics has secured a $1.7 million R&D tax refund, strengthening its cash reserves to $5.75 million as it advances toward a pivotal US clinical trial and FDA submission for its ovarian cancer test.

BCAL Diagnostics is preparing to launch its Avantect® pancreatic and ovarian cancer blood tests in Australia by January 2026, following key regulatory approvals and promising clinical data. The company also broadens the reach of its BREASTESTplus™ breast cancer test, targeting a larger segment of women with dense breast tissue.

Cleo Diagnostics has identified a significantly larger U.S. patient population for its pre-surgical ovarian cancer test, expanding its commercial opportunity ahead of next year’s market entry.

Cleo Diagnostics has secured positive FDA feedback and nearly 1,600 biobank samples, accelerating its ovarian cancer blood test development ahead of a planned 2026 U.S. market entry.