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Washington, United States, Aug 26, 2026 (AFP) - US regulator approves treatment for lethal pancreatic cancer

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2026-08-26
The US Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday the approval of a treatment for pancreatic cancer that could usher in a new era in the management of one of the deadliest forms of the disease. The drug, with the brand name Rasonque, is developed by the US startup Revolution Medicines. A clinical trial demonstrated that it could double the survival time of certain patients. "Today's approval provides a critical new option for patients f......
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