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Revolution Medicines Drug Nearly Doubles Survival in Phase 3 Pancreatic Cancer Trial

Regulators will review expedited filings once the company submits full data.

Overview

  • Daraxonrasib met all main goals Monday, extending median survival to 13.2 months versus 6.7 with chemotherapy and triggering early termination of the study.
  • Following Monday’s readout, shares rose about 38% to 40% as the company said it will seek rapid FDA review using a Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher that shortens decision times to months.
  • Key details, including how much benefit came from tumors with specific RAS variants such as G12, remain undisclosed and will be presented at upcoming scientific meetings.
  • Revolution described a manageable safety profile, though patient accounts like Ben Sasse’s highlight severe rash and bleeding that clinicians may need to manage with dose holds and supportive care.
  • The pill targets RAS mutations present in over 90% of pancreatic cancers, and additional Phase 3 trials in newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer and non‑small cell lung cancer are ongoing.