Related coverage linked through entity extraction aliases.
Jul 08, 2026
Daraxonrasib reduced death risk by 60% versus chemo in Phase 3 pancreatic cancer trial (median OS 13.2 vs 6.7 months). EMA began rolling review; zoldonrasib combo data presented at ESMO GI.
Jul 30, 2026
U.S. biotech IPOs have returned 55% on average this year, crushing the broader IPO market. Nvidia exited Recursion as ARK Invest bought shares, while Revolution Medicines gained 132% on strong pancreatic cancer data.
Jul 27, 2026
A phase one trial of RSO-021 achieved disease control in 67% of relapsed mesothelioma patients. Other advances include daraxonrasib for NRAS-driven melanoma, an aneuploidy biomarker for PARP inhibitor response in childhood cancers, and new research into a cancer target and cholangiocarcinoma treatment.
Aug 04, 2026
Revolution Medicines (RVMD) shares up 132% YTD. Daraxonrasib beat chemo in pancreatic cancer (13.2 vs 6.7 months median OS). Company has no marketed products and a $39B valuation.
Jul 01, 2026
The FDA approved Novocure's Optune Pax for locally advanced pancreatic cancer with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel, based on PANOVA-3 data showing improved overall survival. The device also earned a CE mark in Europe, with a planned launch in Germany.
Jun 01, 2026
An experimental pill called daraxonrasib nearly doubled survival for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer in a clinical trial, marking a significant advance for a deadly disease. The drug targets a mutated protein previously considered "undruggable" and reduced the risk of death by 60% compared to chemotherapy.
Apr 18, 2026
Revolution Medicines said daraxonrasib extended median survival to 13.2 months versus 6.7 months for chemotherapy in a phase 3 pancreatic cancer study. The company plans to seek FDA approval for the KRAS-targeting pill.
Apr 14, 2026
Daraxonrasib showed median overall survival of 13.2 months versus 6.7 months for chemotherapy in a Phase III trial in previously treated metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The once-daily pan-RAS(ON) inhibitor was generally well tolerated, and the company plans to seek FDA approval.
Apr 03, 2026
Revolution Medicines has initiated patient treatment in the Phase 3 RASolute 303 trial testing daraxonrasib as first-line therapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer. The company also expects top-line data from its Phase 3 RASolute 302 trial in second-line pancreatic cancer in the first half of 2026. Both trials are evaluating the oral RAS(ON) inhibitor in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a highly lethal cancer with significant unmet medical need.
Feb 24, 2026
AIM ImmunoTech outlined key milestones for its Phase 2 DURIPANC trial evaluating Ampligen combined with durvalumab in metastatic pancreatic cancer, with primary endpoint evaluation expected in December 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
The global pancreatic cancer precision medicine market is projected to grow from US$ 610 million in 2024 to US$ 2,467.83 million by 2033 at a 16.8% CAGR, driven by advances in targeted therapies, genomic diagnostics, and liquid biopsies.
Feb 16, 2026
Artificial intelligence is advancing cancer care through early detection tools and improved clinical trial predictions. A Carnegie Mellon spinout is developing AI to identify high-risk patients, while predictive analytics are helping pharmaceutical companies prioritize promising compounds in oncology trials.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA has approved Novocure's Optune Pax device for locally advanced pancreatic cancer, marking the first new treatment for this patient group in decades. A trial of 571 patients showed a two-month improvement in overall survival when combined with chemotherapy.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA approved Novocure's Optune Pax device for locally advanced pancreatic cancer treatment alongside chemotherapy, marking the first new treatment option in this indication since 1996. Phase III trial data showed statistically significant survival improvement.
