First broad RAS-targeted therapy approved for pancreatic cancer
The FDA approved daraxonrasib (Rasonque), a once-daily oral drug, for metastatic pancreatic cancer. In the RASolute 302 trial, the drug roughly doubled median survival compared with chemotherapy in 500 previously treated patients, with no specific RAS mutation required.
Read more →Sugary drinks linked to stomach cancer risk for the first time
New molecular evidence reshaping stomach cancer treatment
Phase 3 data on first-line combination therapy for HER2-positive stomach cancer could change treatment standards; post-surgical ctDNA monitoring may help avoid unnecessary chemotherapy.
Read source →Two new targeted approvals in bile duct and breast cancer
Zenocutuzumab was approved for bile duct cancer with NRG1 gene fusions; vepdegestrant was approved for ER-positive, ESR1-mutated breast cancer.
Read source →CAR-T cell therapy now available within Turkey's national health system
Developed through a partnership between TÜSEB and Etlik City Hospital, the therapy is now used to treat leukemia and lymphoma patients.
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