A cancer patient receives treatment.Photo:GettyThere is new hope for patients with pancreatic cancer — the FDA has approved a chemotherapy treatment for patients who have not received prior treatment for the disease.According to a press release from thePancreatic Cancer Action Network, the drug, named NALIRIFOX, combines three previously approved pancreatic cancer medications: liposomal irinotecan, fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin.Pancreatic cancer ranks as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., according to theNational Cancer Institute. It is rarely curable and has a five-year survival rate of less than 13%. Because there are so few symptoms in its early stages and there is no screening or test, the cancer is usually not detected until in more advanced stages, making it one of the most deadly cancers.Julie Fleshman, the President and CEO of PanCAN, expressed optimism about the approval, stating, “With each new approved treatment, there is more hope for those who will be diagnosed in the future, and people currently living with pancreatic cancer may have more time with their loved ones.” She also expressed gratitude for the patients who participated in the clinical trial, highlighting the vital role of research in developing new treatment options.Cancer patients sit in chemotherapy chairs.GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Long-timeJeopardyhostAlex Trebekand talk show hostJerry Springerdied from pancreatic cancer. Actor and comedianEric Idledisclosed his private struggle with pancreatic cancer following a rare early diagnosis. In a personal essay published in TIME, Idle, 79, shared his experience, underscoring the importance of early detection in combating the disease.Maria Menounosrecently revealed her struggle with Stage 2 pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer. The former E! News correspondent, diagnosed in January, underwent successful surgery to remove a 3.9-cm tumor. She now aims to raise awareness and encourage others to prioritize their health concerns.“I need people to know there are places they can go to catch things early,” she said. “You can’t let fear get in the way. I had that moment where I thought I was a goner — but I’m okay because I caught this early enough.”
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There is new hope for patients with pancreatic cancer — the FDA has approved a chemotherapy treatment for patients who have not received prior treatment for the disease.According to a press release from thePancreatic Cancer Action Network, the drug, named NALIRIFOX, combines three previously approved pancreatic cancer medications: liposomal irinotecan, fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin.Pancreatic cancer ranks as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., according to theNational Cancer Institute. It is rarely curable and has a five-year survival rate of less than 13%. Because there are so few symptoms in its early stages and there is no screening or test, the cancer is usually not detected until in more advanced stages, making it one of the most deadly cancers.Julie Fleshman, the President and CEO of PanCAN, expressed optimism about the approval, stating, “With each new approved treatment, there is more hope for those who will be diagnosed in the future, and people currently living with pancreatic cancer may have more time with their loved ones.” She also expressed gratitude for the patients who participated in the clinical trial, highlighting the vital role of research in developing new treatment options.Cancer patients sit in chemotherapy chairs.GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Long-timeJeopardyhostAlex Trebekand talk show hostJerry Springerdied from pancreatic cancer. Actor and comedianEric Idledisclosed his private struggle with pancreatic cancer following a rare early diagnosis. In a personal essay published in TIME, Idle, 79, shared his experience, underscoring the importance of early detection in combating the disease.Maria Menounosrecently revealed her struggle with Stage 2 pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer. The former E! News correspondent, diagnosed in January, underwent successful surgery to remove a 3.9-cm tumor. She now aims to raise awareness and encourage others to prioritize their health concerns.“I need people to know there are places they can go to catch things early,” she said. “You can’t let fear get in the way. I had that moment where I thought I was a goner — but I’m okay because I caught this early enough.”
There is new hope for patients with pancreatic cancer — the FDA has approved a chemotherapy treatment for patients who have not received prior treatment for the disease.
According to a press release from thePancreatic Cancer Action Network, the drug, named NALIRIFOX, combines three previously approved pancreatic cancer medications: liposomal irinotecan, fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin.
Pancreatic cancer ranks as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., according to theNational Cancer Institute. It is rarely curable and has a five-year survival rate of less than 13%. Because there are so few symptoms in its early stages and there is no screening or test, the cancer is usually not detected until in more advanced stages, making it one of the most deadly cancers.
Julie Fleshman, the President and CEO of PanCAN, expressed optimism about the approval, stating, “With each new approved treatment, there is more hope for those who will be diagnosed in the future, and people currently living with pancreatic cancer may have more time with their loved ones.” She also expressed gratitude for the patients who participated in the clinical trial, highlighting the vital role of research in developing new treatment options.
Cancer patients sit in chemotherapy chairs.Getty
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Long-timeJeopardyhostAlex Trebekand talk show hostJerry Springerdied from pancreatic cancer. Actor and comedianEric Idledisclosed his private struggle with pancreatic cancer following a rare early diagnosis. In a personal essay published in TIME, Idle, 79, shared his experience, underscoring the importance of early detection in combating the disease.
Maria Menounosrecently revealed her struggle with Stage 2 pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer. The former E! News correspondent, diagnosed in January, underwent successful surgery to remove a 3.9-cm tumor. She now aims to raise awareness and encourage others to prioritize their health concerns.
“I need people to know there are places they can go to catch things early,” she said. “You can’t let fear get in the way. I had that moment where I thought I was a goner — but I’m okay because I caught this early enough.”
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