Experimental daraxonrasib pill extends survival in pancreatic cancer
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A trial found daraxonrasib nearly doubled survival for advanced pancreatic cancer patients with fewer severe side effects.
WHO:Dr. Zev Wainberg, University of California, Los Angeles
WHAT:Researchers reported that the experimental pill daraxonrasib nearly doubled survival time in a randomized study of advanced pancreatic cancer patients.
WHEN:May 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The drug blocks a mutated protein that fuels tumor growth in more than 90% of pancreatic cancer cases.
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