This week, Jay received HUGE news… he is officially cleared to start taking Daraxonrasib, the new breakthrough pancreatic cancer medication that has, up until now, had a lot of red tape and been hard to get cleared for. So hit pause on the sad playlist, because this episode is about real hope, breakthrough drugs, and the kind of medical miracles that make you want to do a happy dance — even if you’re sweating through California summer. Today, Jay Williams shares his rollercoaster journey with a game-changing pancreatic cancer drug and how it’s giving him a new lease on life.In this episode:

• Jay dives into the journey of finally getting the groundbreaking drug Daraxonrasib after months of red tape and waiting games

• How a nerve block turned his terrible back pain into sweet dreams—literally

• The science behind KRAS, the “stuck accelerator” of cancer, and how this new drug targets it

• The comparison between chemo’s indiscriminate attack and targeted therapies like Daraxonrasib

• The importance of self-advocacy and finding doctors who listen (because not all heroes wear scrubs)

• Why pancreatic cancer diagnosis is often late, and how early detection could change the game

• The hope for combination therapies—immunotherapy plus targeted drugs—and the future of cancer care

Interested in being a guest? Drop us a line at cancersuckspodcast@gmail.com. We love sharing your journey!Remember: Cancer might suck, but your life doesn’t have to. Keep fighting, keep laughing, and keep advocating!

(this update was recorded on 7/10/26)

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00:29 I'm Starting Daraxonrasib!

05:05 Let's talk about Daraxonrasib! Red Tape

06:50 History of Daraxonrasib

09:54 Funny Story About Getting The Drug

17:16 Daraxonrasib First Impressions

17:42 Daraxonrasib vs Chemotherapy - What's The Difference?

21:37 Can Daraxonrasib Cure Pancreatic Cancer?

21:42 Treatment Outlook and Next Steps

23:22 Early Detection and Insurance Barriers

23:46 The Choice Between Quality of Life or Continuing Treatment

24:39 Daraxonrasib's Bright Future

30:08 Living With Cancer and Self-Advocacy

32:33 Hope, Research, and New Treatments

34:59 Finding the Right Doctor

37:55 Knowledge Is Power

39:22 Community, Gratitude, and Staying Positive

43:01 Where to Find Us