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Pancreatic Cancer Drug Approved

Updated 2026-08-27 13:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

The FDA approved a new treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer, the first to target a genetic cause. The drug is from Revolution Medicines and could extend patients' lives.

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