Latest Research

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Research
September 17, 2026 • 6 Min

A New Approach to MEK Inhibition for First-Line Treatment

Dr. Eileen O’Reilly outlines a phase III trial of a targeted therapy for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

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Research
August 25, 2026 • 7 Min

Could AI Help Detect the Pancreatic Cancers We Usually Miss?

Dr. Ajit Goenka is leading a team at the Mayo Clinic that is exploring how AI can be used to find random pancreatic cancer.

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Research
August 7, 2026 • 4 Min

The Risk of a Dilated Pancreatic Duct

Dr. Mimi Canto and the team at Johns Hopkins have identified a dilated pancreatic duct as a risk factor for pancreatic cancer.

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Research
July 22, 2026 • 5 Min

Tackling KRAS G12D

Dr. Leon Pappas explains the workings of the new KRAS G12D inhibitor, now in phase I/II clinical trials around the US and Australia.

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Research
June 29, 2026 • 3 Min

ASCO 2026: An Update on Research

Daraxonrasib wasn’t the only research news to come out at ASCO 2026. Learn about other new drugs and tests for pancreatic cancer.

Dr. Despina Siolas
Research
June 10, 2026 • 5 Min

Cracking the KRAS Code

Dr. Despina Siolas is focusing her research on new treatments for pancreatic cancer, particularly ones that go after KRAS mutations.

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Research
June 4, 2026 • 4 Min

Final Results of the Daraxonrasib Trial Are Unprecedented

When Dr. Brian Wolpin read the final results from the phase III daraxonrasib trial, everyone was on their feet at the 2026 ASCO meeting.

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Completed Trials
May 18, 2026 • 3 Min

Accessing Daraxonrasib: A Quick Primer

Daraxonrasib, the first KRAS drug for pancreatic cancer, is now available through an expanded access program, but your physician must apply for you.

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Research
April 30, 2026 • 5 Min

2026 AACR Annual Meeting Gives Hope for the Future

Research highlights from the 2026 AACR Meeting featured advances in pancreatic cancer treatment, focusing on KRAS and vaccines,

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Research
April 14, 2026 • 5 Min

Large Clinical Trial For Cachexia Treatment

Lead investigator Dr. Jeffrey Crawford reports on the positive results from a cachexia clinical trial of a new immunotherapy drug to treat the condition.

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Research
March 16, 2026 • 5 Min

Certain Oral Microbes May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Dr. Jiyoung Ahn is leading research into how the oral microbiome is related to the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

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Research
March 4, 2026 • 4 Min

FDA Approves Tumor Treating Fields For Locally Advanced Disease

Dr. Vincent Picozzi explains how the recently approved tumor treating fields device is changing the game for pancreatic cancer patients.