STAT+: Breast cancer pill from AstraZeneca misses mark in pivotal trial

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What happened

A pill from AstraZeneca failed to improve outcomes in closely watched breast cancer study, a result that could limit the use of the medicine.

Key facts

  • Reported by STAT and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:09:28 UTC.

Why it matters

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