FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives

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Original Load Date Aug. 26, 2026, 11 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 26, 2026, 11 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/fda-approves-pancreatic-cancer-drug-daraxonrasib-could-extend-patients-lives/

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The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved [ a groundbreaking new drug ][17] for advanced pancreatic cancer, offering U.S. patients a more effective treatment against one of the deadliest types of cancer. FDA officials gave expedited approval to the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonr...