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FDA approves new medication to treat pancreatic cancer

Observador26 August 2026 at 17:58

The FDA has approved a new drug called Rasonque for the treatment of pancreatic cancer, which was shown to almost double the average survival time of patients compared to conventional chemotherapy during clinical trials. The drug is intended for patients whose cancer has already spread to other parts of the body.

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