daraxonrasib
Coverage of daraxonrasib in the Nexus archive.
- New drug seeks to help pancreatic cancer patients at Memorial Regional Hospital
Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood is using an experimental drug, Daraxonrasib, to treat pancreatic cancer patients. Russell Reed, a Stage 2B pancreatic cancer patient, and his wife Marnie are advocating for access to the drug, which has shown extended survival times in trials compared to chemotherapy. Dr. Jesus Fabregas from the Memorial Cancer Institute highlights the drug's potential to improve quality of life by targeting a protein linked to cancer growth.
- New pancreatic cancer drug program may help rural patients get treatment closer to home
A new pancreatic cancer drug program, Daraxonrasib, which is not fully FDA-approved, may help rural patients access treatment closer to home. Brad Dugai from Mathews County is one of the patients benefiting from this program.
- Opinion: STAT+: The real work for making dramatic gains against pancreatic cancer is just beginning
A UCLA-led study found that pancreatic cancer patients taking daraxonrasib lived an average of 13.2 months, compared to 6.6-6.7 months with chemotherapy alone. The FDA granted early access to the drug for patients who failed standard treatments, as reported at the ASCO meeting in Chicago.
- 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.
- Pancreatic cancer: New drug extends lives but isn't a cure
The newly developed treatment daraxonrasib can double the years left to live for patients with pancreatic cancer, but it does not cure the disease and is only effective if treatment begins early.
- 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.
- STAT+: Will Makary’s FDA voucher program survive?
RevMed’s experimental pancreatic cancer drug, daraxonrasib, is available through an expanded access program but remains unapproved. The FDA’s voucher program led by Marty Makary may undergo changes.
- 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.
- Scientists finally crack an “undruggable” pancreatic cancer target and nearly double survival
Scientists have developed a drug, daraxonrasib, targeting the KRAS mutation in pancreatic cancer, which was previously considered undruggable. The drug nearly doubled survival rates for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer and reduced the risk of death by 60% in a major clinical trial.
- 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+: At ASCO, talk of barriers to cancer care, new treatments, and other big takeaways
The ASCO meeting highlighted discussions on barriers to cancer care and new treatments, including Brian Wolpin's presentation on the daraxonrasib pancreatic cancer study, which received a sustained standing ovation. The article concludes with a farewell from Chicago and an invitation to a virtual recap.
- 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.
- STAT+: A turning point for pancreatic cancer patients
The article highlights recent advancements in pancreatic cancer treatment, including detailed results from daraxonrasib trials, and a Chinese lung cancer therapy exceeding expectations. It also discusses regulatory debates over a long-standing peptide used by biohackers.
- Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients
The drug daraxonrasib has been described as a breakthrough in managing pancreatic cancer, with a daily pill doubling survival time for patients. The treatment targets the deadliest of all major cancers.
- Breakthrough pancreatic cancer treatment could double survival time
A new study on the pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib shows it could double survival rates for over 90% of patients. Researchers are investigating its potential effectiveness in lung, ovarian, and colorectal cancers.
- Daily pill can double survival time for deadliest cancer, trial shows
A daily pill called Daraxonrasib was found to double survival time for pancreatic cancer patients in a clinical trial, according to a study. The treatment shows significant improvement in outcomes for the deadliest form of cancer.
- New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says
A new drug called daraxonrasib is nearly doubling survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, according to a study. The medication is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
- 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.
- Daily pill can double survival time for world’s deadliest cancer, trial shows
A daily pill called daraxonrasib can double survival time for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, according to a clinical trial hailed as a 'gamechanger' by experts. Pancreatic cancer is described as the world’s deadliest cancer with few effective treatments.
- After new drug’s ‘unprecedented’ results for pancreatic cancer, doctors look at other uses
Daraxonrasib, an experimental pill for pancreatic cancer, has shown 'unprecedented' results and is taken as three pills once a day. The Food and Drug Administration has fast-tracked its approval process.
- 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.
- Patients, doctors hail 'revolutionary' new drug for pancreatic cancer
Megan Chung, a pancreatic cancer patient, joined a clinical trial for daraxonrasib, an experimental drug nearing regulatory approval that has significantly extended survival rates for the disease. The treatment, considered revolutionary, marks a breakthrough in addressing one of the deadliest cancers, with Chung describing its impact as 'miraculous.'
- New pancreatic cancer pill could reshape treatment as early trial results stun researchers
A new pancreatic cancer pill called Daraxonrasib has shown promise in early testing, with about 30% of patients seeing a positive response and 90% having their cancer either shrink or stop getting worse. The pill is designed to block multiple active cancer signals that help tumor cells grow. The clinical trial was led by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
- FDA expands access to drug helping pancreatic cancer patients
The FDA has expanded access to a drug for pancreatic cancer patients. Former Sen. Ben Sasse praised the drug, daraxonrasib, as a 'miracle drug' that has improved his quality of life.
- 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.