PPD officer says newly approved drug for pancreatic cancer offers hope
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
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A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope. The FDA approved the drug, which has extended patients' lives, this week.
D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer, known for his raspy yet smooth voice, has died. He first gained mainstream attention with his "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video. According to his family, the singer, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died from cancer. They called him a shining star of their family.
Longtime Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee died at 74, her office announced Friday evening. Her cause of death has not been released. Last month, Jackson Lee revealed she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was undergoing treatment. Among her achievements, she was the lead sponsor of legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Nearly 70% of patients with pancreatic cancer face death within the first year of diagnosis.
