Ben Sasse was given a few months to live. He credits “providence, prayer and a miracle drug” for giving him more time.

Ben Sasse, the former Republican U.S. senator from Nebraska, is defying the odds in his battle with stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer. Despite being given only three or four months to live after his diagnosis in December, Sasse is still fighting thanks to a combination of “providence, prayer, and a miracle drug.”

Through a clinical trial with Revolution Medicines’ daraxonrasib, Sasse’s tumors have shrunk by an impressive 76%, giving him a new lease on life. This groundbreaking treatment has extended the life expectancy of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer from about six months to around 13 months.

In an upcoming interview with Scott Pelley on “60 Minutes,” Sasse opens up about his health journey, his family’s support, and the role of faith in his resilience. For more insights from their conversation, viewers can tune into a special edition of “Things That Matter” airing Sunday night on Paramount+, CBSNews.com, and YouTube.

Aside from discussing his personal struggles, Sasse also shares his thoughts on the current state of American politics, particularly criticizing the lack of visionary leadership in Congress. He believes that neither party is adequately addressing the crucial issues that will shape the future of the country in 2030 and 2050.