Cancer

A clinical trial of 500 patients found that a daily pill called daraxonrasib doubled survival time for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, which is the world's deadliest cancer. The pill had fewer side effects than chemotherapy.

A recent study found a 2% annual rise in colorectal cancer incidence among young people in the US over the past few decades, according to research. Possible causes include general health issues, ultra-processed foods, and consumption of red and/or processed meats.