Experimental pancreatic cancer pill helps improve survival in late-stage study
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An experimental oral drug, daraxonrasib, improved survival for pancreatic cancer patients in a late-stage trial.
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If you or a loved one has pancreatic cancer, this experimental drug showed a median overall survival of 13.2 months, nearly double the standard treatment.
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Revolution Medicines announced that its experimental oral drug, daraxonrasib, improved survival for patients with pancreatic cancer in a late-stage trial. Patients receiving the once-daily pill demonstrated a median overall survival of 13.2 months, significantly longer than the 6.7 months for those on standard intravenous cytotoxic chemotherapy. This represents a substantial improvement in survival without disease worsening for a cancer known for its aggressive nature and poor prognosis. The positive results from this keenly anticipated study could offer a new treatment option for patients battling late-stage pancreatic cancer.
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