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Dr. Brian Wolpin
Coverage of Dr. Brian Wolpin in the Nexus archive.
daraxonrasibtopic1pancreatic cancertopic1University of California, Los Angelesorganization1University of Arizona Cancer Centerorganization1Dana-Farber Cancer Instituteorganization1Revolution Medicinesorganization1Food and Drug Administrationorganization1New England Journal of Medicineorganization1American Society for Clinical Oncologyorganization1Dr. Zev Wainbergperson1Dr. Rachna Shroffperson1Ben Sasseperson1
- Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer
A new experimental pill, daraxonrasib, nearly doubled survival time for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer compared to chemotherapy, with fewer severe side effects. The drug, which targets a mutated protein common in pancreatic cancer, is being fast-tracked for FDA review and has shown improved quality of life for patients.