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Pancreatic Cancer Drug Extends Lives | Salt Lake City News
Pancreatic cancer just got a major lifeline: the FDA has approved a new pill, Duroxonrasib, that’s already giving patients like Gary Wight from Utah nearly two extra years — turning a once-fatal diagnosis into a manageable battle. After being told he had only months to live, Gary joined a clinical trial and now lives, works, and spends time with his family thanks to this breakthrough. Doctors at Huntsman Cancer Institute, who’ve been researching it since 2022, saw early signs of success that led to nationwide approval. It’s not a cure, but it’s a powerful step forward for patients and…
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