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A Breakthrough Pancreatic Drug is also Showing Results in Treating Lung Cancer

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8 September 2026

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opportunities

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Biotech

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United States

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Read at mix93.com

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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The drug daraxonrasib, initially approved for pancreatic cancer, shows promising early results in treating non-small cell lung cancer patients with various RAS mutations, broadening potential targeted therapy options. A phase III trial is ongoing for possible FDA approval for lung cancer treatment.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to prioritise developing broader targeted therapies beyond single mutation types now because daraxonrasib shows multi-RAS inhibitor benefits in lung cancer. The expanding trial activity opens an entry point for specialised cancer treatment companies beyond pancreatic cancer.

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