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FDA Approves First in Class Targeted Therapy for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
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FDA Approves First in Class Targeted Therapy for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

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For Immediate Release: August 26, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Rasonque (daraxonrasib), a RAS inhibitor for the most common form of pancreatic cancer—delivering a new treatment option to patients with advanced pancreatic cancer months ahead of schedule.  This action demonstrates the agency’s commitment to moving with urgency, reducing unnecessary delays and advancing innovative treatments that can make a meaningful difference in the lives of American patients and their families. Rasonque, a tablet taken once daily, targets multiple forms of a protein called RAS, a key driver of tumor growth in most patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma, which arises from cells lining the ducts of the pancreas.   “Today’s approval provides a critical new option for patients facing an extraordinarily difficult and historically hard-to-treat cancer.…

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