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Research
November 6, 2026 • 9 Min

Six Researchers Shaping What Comes Next

Meet the six young researchers whose attendance at the AACR pancreatic cancer conference was sponsored by Let’s Win.

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Research
October 21, 2026 • 5 Min

The Latest Research: The 2026 AACR Conference on Pancreatic Cancer

At the 2026 AACR Pancreatic Cancer conference, researchers reported on daraxonrasib and other KRAS targeting drugs.

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Research
October 9, 2026 • 6 Min

Confirming the Link Between New-Onset Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer

Dr. Suresh Chari outlines interim study results that confirm the link between new-onset diabetes and pancreatic cancer.

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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,