New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says

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Original Load Date June 1, 2026, 9 p.m.
Last Updated June 1, 2026, 9 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/pancreatic-cancer-treatment-daraxonrasib-survival-rate/

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A new, experimental medication nearly doubled overall survival rates for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, according to the results of a study published Sunday. Researchers say the findings are a significant marker of progress toward treating a [ notoriously deadly ][18] type of cancer, fo...