Researchers at Spain’s National Cancer Research Center have found that a triple combination therapy eliminated pancreatic tumors in mice and prevented recurrence, marking a major scientific breakthrough against one of the deadliest cancers.
The study, published in December 2025 in the scientific journal PNAS, revealed that, by targeting three key points in the KRAS oncogene pathway, the treatment achieved lasting tumor regression in preclinical trials.
Breakthroughs like this highlight how medical progress often emerges from humanity’s long struggle against disease. Throughout history, illness has sparked both fear and innovation, driving scientists to develop new tools and life-saving treatments shaped by the challenges of their time.
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