Pancreatic cancer: drug approved in the US may reach Europe in a few months
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Pancreatic cancer: drug approved in the US may reach Europe in a few months

SAPO28 August 2026 at 12:00

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved daraxonrasib, an innovative drug for the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer. This drug represents significant hope for patients diagnosed with this particularly aggressive form of cancer.

According to clinical trials, daraxonrasib demonstrated the ability to almost double the survival of patients with advanced-stage pancreatic cancer, data that has generated great expectation in the medical community and among patients.

In Europe, the equivalent regulatory agency has already accelerated the evaluation process for the drug, suggesting that European approval may occur within a few months, allowing a greater number of patients worldwide access to the treatment.

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