Health & Wellness
06/12/2026 · Walla Walla
Gleevec Marked a Turning Point in Cancer Treatment 23 Years Ago
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gleevec for leukemia treatment in 2001, marking a new phase in cancer care. The drug offered a targeted treatment, improving survival rates and quality of life for patients.
Cardiac screening studies find heart conditions in young women at rates comparable to men
Medical researchers have identified cardiac conditions in young women at frequencies similar to those found in young men, according to screening studies. The findings suggest current diagnostic protocols may miss significant numbers of at-risk women.
06/13/2026
Experimental pancreatic cancer pill extends survival in advanced cases
Researchers reported Sunday that an experimental pill helped patients with advanced pancreatic cancer survive longer than current treatments allow. The findings offer a potential new option for a disease that kills most patients within months of diagnosis.
06/13/2026
Federal Judge to Review $1.8 Billion Compensation Fund for Trump Administration
A federal judge has agreed to review a $1.8 billion fund established by the Trump administration to compensate individuals it says suffered wrongful treatment by the federal government. The fund's announcement sparked opposition across Republican and Democratic ranks.
06/13/2026
Experimental Pancreatic Cancer Pill Extends Survival in Clinical Trial
Researchers reported Sunday that an experimental pill extended survival for people with advanced pancreatic cancer, marking a potential advance against one of the most lethal malignancies.
06/13/2026
Study shows pancreatic cancer drug doubles survival for majority of patients
A new study found that daraxonrasib doubled survival rates for more than 90 percent of pancreatic cancer patients. Researchers now plan to test the drug against lung, ovarian, and colorectal cancers.
06/13/2026
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This is an entry from the Benton Franklin Health District's calendar. The "Safe & Healthy Aging Coalition" is scheduled to meet on October 26, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
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