Revolution Medicines
Coverage of Revolution Medicines in the Nexus archive.
- China’s biotech firms challenge US with rapidly developing RAS-targeted cancer therapies
Chinese biotech firms are developing RAS-targeted cancer therapies that challenge U.S. companies like Revolution Medicines, whose drug improved survival for pancreatic cancer patients. Analysts note Chinese rivals are undervalued despite rapid progress in this competitive field.
- STAT+: ‘Synthetic lethality’ could trigger another round of biotech M&A
A clinical trial showed improved outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients using a combination of Tango Therapeutics' PRMT5 inhibitor and Revolution Medicines' pan-RAS inhibitor. The article speculates on potential biotech mergers and acquisitions involving companies like Revolution Medicines, Tango Therapeutics, and Bristol Myers Squibb.
- Tango Therapeutics stock surges on pancreatic cancer drug combo data
Tango Therapeutics' stock surged after a combination of vopimetostat and Revolution Medicines' daraxonrasib showed a 92% response rate in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.
- STAT+: Combination of pancreatic cancer drugs from Tango, Revolution leads to high response rate
A combination of Tango Therapeutics' vopimetostat and Revolution Medicines' daraxonrasib showed durable responses in most pancreatic cancer patients in an early-stage trial. Revolution's drug has demonstrated unprecedented outcomes, highlighting potential in oncology treatments.
- June 4, 2026
Correspondent Isobel Yeung reports on Hezbollah's grip on power. NPR's Jasmine Garsd and Aaron Recihlin-Melink analyze protests at Delaney Hall detention center. Dr. Mark Goldsmith discusses a pancreatic cancer treatment breakthrough.
- Innovation in medicine is having a breakthrough moment
Recent breakthroughs in medicine, including Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer treatment and Eli Lilly's anti-obesity drug, show significant progress in extending patient survival and reducing body weight. These advancements stem from decades of research investment but face challenges like high costs and the need for long-term use.
- What RevMed’s pancreatic cancer drug meant for one patient
Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer drug, daraxonrasib, received a standing ovation from oncologists during a data presentation. The article also addresses the poor performance of biotech stocks this week and discusses other topics on 'The Readout LOUD' podcast.
- STAT+: For pancreatic cancer patients, an exciting drug can feel out of reach
Amy Johnston, a pancreatic cancer patient, is participating in a clinical trial for daraxonrasib, a drug that nearly doubled survival time in trials. Revolution Medicines is offering the drug via an expanded access program, but patients face anxiety over supply shortages and prioritization.
- STAT+: Does Revolution Medicines’ pancreatic cancer drug have even greater potential?
Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib is poised for FDA approval after showing promise in metastatic cases post-chemotherapy. The drug's potential expansion to newly diagnosed metastatic patients is under discussion following its positive reception at the ASCO plenary session.
- Redwood City company develops pill to treat pancreatic cancer, and trial results are promising
A Redwood City company, Revolution Medicines, developed an experimental pill called daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer, showing trial results that doubled patient survival rates from six and a half months to over 13 months compared to chemotherapy. The drug is now being fast-tracked by the FDA.
- STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about pancreatic and lung cancer drugs, China biotech growth, and more
Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib showed a 60% reduction in mortality risk compared to chemotherapy, with a median survival of 13.2 months. China's biotechnology sector is rapidly growing, marked by a first-ever China-only clinical trial presentation at the ASCO conference.
- 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 in a clinical trial. The drug targets a mutated protein present in over 90% of pancreatic cancer cases and showed fewer severe side effects, with patients reporting better quality of life.
- Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer
A novel pill, daraxonrasib, nearly doubled survival time for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer compared to chemotherapy in a study of 500 patients. The drug, which targets a mutated protein common in pancreatic cancer, showed fewer severe side effects and is being considered a new standard of care. The FDA plans to expedite its review, and the Food and Drug Administration is allowing expanded access for eligible patients.
- 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.
- STAT+: Practice-changing results reported for Revolution Medicines pancreatic cancer drug
A clinical trial of daraxonrasib, a pancreatic cancer drug developed by Revolution Medicines, showed patients lived nearly twice as long as those receiving standard chemotherapy. Results were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting and published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
- STAT+: Revolution Medicines starts shipping experimental pancreatic cancer drug
Revolution Medicines has started shipping its experimental pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib to patients under an FDA-authorized early access program. The drug, not yet approved, showed in a Phase 3 trial that patients lived nearly twice as long as those receiving standard chemotherapy.
- STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Sanofi and an FDA voucher, FDA rethinking a rejection, and more
Sanofi has asked the FDA to pull its type 1 diabetes drug from a speedy review program after a staff decision to approve the drug was disagreed with by the acting Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Director. An experimental drug from Revolution Medicines has shown promise in clinical trials for advanced pancreas cancer. The FDA is rethinking its approach to drug approvals.
- 'A watershed moment': A pancreatic cancer drug is set to transform treatment
Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer drug has been fast-tracked for FDA approval, which is expected to transform treatment. The drug aims to improve patient outcomes. This development marks a significant milestone in pancreatic cancer treatment.
- Pancreatic cancer patient Ben Sasse sees 'massive' tumor reduction with experimental new drug
Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer, reports a 76% tumor reduction after participating in a clinical trial for the experimental drug daraxonrasib. Developed by Revolution Medicines, the therapy targets the RAS gene in pancreatic cancer, showing median survival of 13 months in trials compared to 6 months with standard chemotherapy.