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Revolution Medicines' Daraxonrasib Trial Reports 13.2-Month Median Survival in Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Revolution Medicines announced results from a late-stage trial of its experimental oral drug daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer patients. Patients receiving daraxonrasib had a median overall survival of 13.2 months, compared to 6.7 months for those on standard intravenous cytotoxic chemotherapy. The drug is administered as a once-daily pill.

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Revolution Medicines' Daraxonrasib Trial Reports 13.2-Month Median Survival in Pancreatic Cancer PatientsFrance 24
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# Revolution Medicines Announces Positive Late-Stage Trial Results for Daraxonrasib Revolution Medicines announced on Monday the results of a late-stage trial for its experimental oral drug daraxonrasib in pancreatic cancer patients. The trial involved patients receiving daraxonrasib, which is administered as a once-daily pill. 2 months.

Trial Compares Daraxonrasib to Standard Chemotherapy The trial compared daraxonrasib to intravenous cytotoxic chemotherapy, the standard of care for pancreatic cancer patients.

7 months. Revolution Medicines conducted the late-stage trial, as reported by the company.

Background on Daraxonrasib and Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Daraxonrasib targets pancreatic cancer through oral administration.

The trial focused on patients with pancreatic cancer, providing data on survival outcomes. Intravenous cytotoxic chemotherapy remains the established treatment option for such patients.

Announcement Details and Implications Revolution Medicines released the trial results on Monday.

The data indicate a difference in median overall survival between the two treatment groups. The company provided the details via its official channels.

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3 events
  1. 2026-04-14

    Revolution Medicines announced the late-stage trial results for daraxonrasib.

    1 sourceRevolution Medicines
  2. Prior to 2026-04-14

    Revolution Medicines conducted the late-stage trial of daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer patients.

    1 sourceRevolution Medicines
  3. Ongoing

    Intravenous cytotoxic chemotherapy serves as the standard of care for pancreatic cancer patients.

    1 sourceunattributed

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Improved survival outcomes for patients eligible for daraxonrasib therapy.

  2. 02

    Potential shift in pancreatic cancer treatment options if daraxonrasib gains approval.

  3. 03

    Increased focus on oral therapies over intravenous chemotherapy standards.

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PublishedApr 15, 2026, 12:53 PM

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