resistance

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While chemotherapy can slow the progression of the disease, its effectiveness is often limited by the ability of pancreatic cancer cells to develop resistance against these drugs.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

“Questions about sequencing and resistance profiles need to be answered but this data looks good and velzatinib may well end up being one of the best deals GSK has made,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The setup emerged after the stock failed to break above a bullish ascending triangle in late February, encountering resistance near the $125 level on three separate occasions.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Despite recent advances in immunotherapy and targeted therapy, most patients with non-small-cell lung cancer continue to have disease progression and develop resistance to current treatments,” the authors of a commentary wrote in The Lancet.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Penelope used her firmest voice, for she could sense some resistance from the Incorrigibles about parting with their new pets.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood