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pancreatic

American

[pan-kree-at-ik, pang-] / ˌpæn kriˈæt ɪk, ˌpæŋ- /

adjective

of or relating to the pancreas.

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Revolution Medicines’ daraxonrasib showed positive Phase 3 results for pancreatic cancer.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The drug, daraxonrasib, showed improvements in survival and success compared with standard-of-care cytotoxic chemotherapy in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma who had been previously treated.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The study also showed that KLF5 regulates other genes, including NCAPD2 and MTHFD1, but only in metastatic pancreatic cancer cells, not in primary tumor cells grown in the lab.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2024, Simon cut back his work schedule, often limiting meetings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

And he had one of its most deadly forms: pancreatic cancer.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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