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Pancreatic cancer pill daraxonrasib shows survival boost in ASCO data
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Pancreatic cancer pill daraxonrasib shows survival boost in ASCO data

ASCO data show Revolution Medicines’ oral daraxonrasib, a molecular glue that blocks RAS, delaying cancer symptoms by more than nine months and extending median survival to 13.2 months in advanced pancreatic cancer; while not curative, it improves length and quality of life versus chemotherapy, with side effects like rash and mouth sores that are usually manageable.

Ex-Senator Ben Sasse Enters Groundbreaking Pancreatic Cancer Trial
health1 month ago

Ex-Senator Ben Sasse Enters Groundbreaking Pancreatic Cancer Trial

Former U.S. senator Ben Sasse, diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer, joined Revolution Medicines’ frontline trial of daraxonrasib. Preliminary topline data show the drug can markedly extend survival versus chemotherapy in second-line use, and Sasse reports dramatic drops in the tumor marker CA 19-9 and meaningful pain relief, with frontline use potentially even more beneficial, signaling a potential major advance in pancreatic cancer care.

New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Daraxonrasib Delivers Landmark Phase 3 Results
health1 month ago

New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Daraxonrasib Delivers Landmark Phase 3 Results

Revolution Medicines announced that its pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib met all primary and secondary endpoints in a Phase 3 trial, nearly doubling median overall survival (13.2 months vs 6.7 months) and reducing the risk of death by about 60% versus chemotherapy, prompting an FDA filing using a Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher; safety was manageable and the company is pursuing second-line use and trials in newly diagnosed patients.

Merck walks away from Revolution Medicines deal over valuation gap
business4 months ago

Merck walks away from Revolution Medicines deal over valuation gap

Merck ended discussions to acquire Revolution Medicines due to a valuation disagreement, effectively halting the deal. Investor interest in Revolution’s cancer-drug pipeline remains buoyant ahead of several key clinical trial results later this year, with Mizuho Securities estimating Revolution’s pancreatic cancer drug could reach about $10 billion in annual global sales by 2035 if the trials prove successful and safe.

EQRx merges with Revolution Medicines in all-stock deal
business2 years ago

EQRx merges with Revolution Medicines in all-stock deal

EQRx, a biotech company, will be acquired by Revolution Medicines in an all-stock transaction. As part of the merger, EQRx's ongoing R&D portfolio programs will be discontinued, and the intellectual property will be returned to its partners. The deal will provide Revolution Medicines with $1 billion in net cash, which will be used to focus on RAS inhibitor candidates and mutant-selective RAS(ON) programs. The new capital will help fund pivotal clinical trials for Revolution Medicines' lead candidate, RMC-6236, potentially starting in 2024.