FDA approves breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug

NPR | By A Martínez

Published August 27, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT

The FDA has approved a new drug to treat pancreatic cancer. NPR's A Martinez speaks with Adam Feuerstein, who writes for the science and health website STAT.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.

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