Pancreatic cancer pill offers new hope

A new pill that can treat pancreatic cancer has been approved by the FDA, but the cost of the medicine is causing some people concern.

• Aug 27

FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives

Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.

• Aug 26

FDA expands access to drug helping pancreatic cancer patients

Former Sen. Ben Sasse, 54, called daraxonrasib "a miracle drug" that was allowing him to live longer and with less pain.

• May 2

6 questions from Ben Sasse's town hall

As he battles stage four pancreatic cancer, former Sen. Ben Sasse takes questions on his health, American health care, the state of the country and more in this CBS News Things That Matter town hall.

• Apr 26

Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America

Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.

• Apr 26

Former Sen. Ben Sasse, dying of cancer, on his hopes for America's future

Former Sen. Ben Sasse, dying of cancer, is using the time he has as "an opportunity to talk about bigger stuff." He reflects on America's future, and the importance of faith, community and family.

• Apr 26

Ben Sasse, living with cancer, sees an opportunity in living on a deadline

Former Sen. Ben Sasse is dying of pancreatic cancer. But a promising new drug is giving him extra time to share his message with America.

• Apr 26

Ben Sasse: The 60 Minutes Interview

Former Sen. Ben Sasse, dying of cancer, is using the time he has as "an opportunity to talk about bigger stuff." He reflects on America's future, and the importance of faith, community and family.

• Apr 26

A Town Hall with Ben Sasse

Former Sen. Ben Sasse, now battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, answers questions about his faith, his experimental treatment, the country and more in this town hall moderated by Scott Pelley.

• Apr 26

Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."

The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.

• Apr 24

Ben Sasse on "prayer and a miracle drug"

Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse was told he had months to live after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December. Sasse credits "providence, prayer, and a miracle drug" with extending his life. Watch Sasse's interview with Scott Pelley, Sunday on 60 Minutes.

• Apr 24