A New Medicine for Pancreatic Cancer

一種新型胰臟癌藥物

Jun 4, 2026, 20:18
GlobalHealth

Introduction

A company called Revolution Medicines has a new drug. It helps people with a bad type of pancreatic cancer.

一家名為 Revolution Medicines 的公司研發了一款新藥，可幫助患有惡性胰臟癌的患者。

Main Body

The drug is called daraxonrasib. It stops a bad protein in the body. In a big test, patients lived longer. They lived about 13 months instead of 6 months. Some patients had skin rashes or felt sick, but they felt better than with old medicines.

這種藥物稱為 daraxonrasib，能阻止體內一種有害蛋白質的運作。在一項大型測試中，患者的生存期延長了，從 6 個月增加到約 13 個月。部分患者出現皮疹或感到不適，但與使用舊藥相比，他們的狀況有所改善。

Some doctors think this drug is very good. They say it is not fair to give new patients old medicine in tests. They want the government to give the drug to more people faster.

部分醫生認為這種藥物非常有效。他們表示，在測試中讓新患者使用舊藥是不公平的。他們希望政府能更快地將此藥物提供給更多患者。

The boss of the company, Mark Goldsmith, wants to help. Some patients can get the drug now. However, some people worry the company cannot make enough of the medicine for everyone.

公司執行長 Mark Goldsmith 希望提供幫助，目前已有部分患者可以獲得該藥物。然而，有些人擔心公司無法生產足夠的藥量以供應所有人。

Conclusion

The government may soon allow this drug for many patients. Doctors are talking about using it as the first treatment.

政府可能很快會允許許多患者使用這種藥物。醫生們正在討論將其作為首選治療方案。

Vocabulary Learning

🕰️ Comparing Time: 'Instead of'

In the story, we see: "They lived about 13 months instead of 6 months."

When you want to say "not A, but B," use instead of. It is a great way to show a change or a better choice.

Easy Examples:

  • I drink water →\rightarrow instead of soda.
  • I walk to school →\rightarrow instead of taking the bus.
  • He uses a new drug →\rightarrow instead of an old one.

🛠️ Word Building: 'Better Than'

Look at this phrase: "they felt better than with old medicines."

To compare two things, we use Better Than.

The Pattern: [Thing 1] + is/feels + better than + [Thing 2].

  • This medicine →\rightarrow is better than →\rightarrow the old one.
  • Today →\rightarrow feels better than →\rightarrow yesterday.
  • My English →\rightarrow is better than →\rightarrow last month.

Vocabulary Learning

company (n.)
A business that sells products or services.
Example:The company released a new product.
drug (n.)
Medicine used to treat illness.
Example:The doctor prescribed a new drug.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:People liked the new idea.
bad (adj.)
Not good.
Example:It was a bad day.
type (n.)
A kind or category.
Example:This is a new type of car.
cancer (n.)
A disease where cells grow badly.
Example:She was diagnosed with cancer.
body (n.)
The physical structure of a person.
Example:The body needs rest.
test (n.)
An examination to check something.
Example:The test was difficult.
patients (n.)
People receiving medical care.
Example:Patients wait in the hall.
months (n.)
Units of time, about 30 days each.
Example:It takes months to recover.
skin (n.)
The outer covering of the body.
Example:Skin can be sensitive.
rash (n.)
A skin irritation that looks red.
Example:He had a rash on his arm.
sick (adj.)
Not feeling healthy.
Example:She felt sick after the trip.
better (adj.)
Improved or more healthy.
Example:He feels better now.
old (adj.)
Previous, not new.
Example:Old books are valuable.
medicine (n.)
A substance that helps heal.
Example:Take your medicine.
doctors (n.)
People who treat illnesses.
Example:Doctors help patients.
good (adj.)
Positive or nice.
Example:This is a good idea.
give (v.)
To provide or hand over.
Example:Give me the book.
new (adj.)
Recent or just made.
Example:New cars are fast.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government passed a law.
faster (adj.)
Quicker in speed.
Example:It runs faster than before.
boss (n.)
The person in charge of a workplace.
Example:The boss gave a speech.
help (v.)
To assist or support.
Example:Help me with this task.
worry (v.)
To feel anxious about something.
Example:I worry about my future.
make (v.)
To create or produce.
Example:Make a plan for tomorrow.
enough (adj.)
Sufficient or plenty.
Example:We have enough food.
everyone (pron.)
All people.
Example:Everyone is invited to the party.
allow (v.)
To permit or let.
Example:You may allow this.
treatment (n.)
Medical care for an illness.
Example:Treatment can cure disease.
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