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Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a very rare cancer affecting the digestive tract or nearby structures within the abdomen. This page summarizes information for patients. ... Where does GIST occur? ; ... Cancer is most threatening when it metastasizes or spreads to additional locations beyond the primary tumor site.
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www.gistsupport.org/about-gist/what-is-gist.php
www.gistsupport.org/about-gist/what-is-gist.php
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GIST Support International knows that patients may need support in locating current clinical trials for GIST cancer, and we are here to assist. ... GIST Listserv...
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www.gistsupport.org/
www.gistsupport.org/
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GISTs are different from these other GI tract cancers. First of all, they start in different types of cells. GISTs are also quite different in their prognosis (outlook) and their treatment. For these reasons, doctors need to figure out whether a patient has a GIST, some other type of cancer, or a non-cancerous condition.
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www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_1x_what_are_...
www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_1x_what_are_gastrointestinal_stromal_tumors.asp
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This page tells you about GIST. ... If GIST can be completely removed with surgery, then it may well be cured. As with any cancer, there is a chance that the tumour could come back. Because of this risk, you will have regular check ups with your specialist for some time after your surgery.
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www.cancerhelp.org.uk/about-cancer/cancer-questions/wha...
www.cancerhelp.org.uk/about-cancer/cancer-questions/what-is-the-treatment-for-gist-gastrointestinal-stromal-tumour
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Preliminary results from a large clinical trial for patients with primary gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), showed that patients who received imatinib mesylate (Gleevec ®) were significantly less likely to have a recurrence of their cancer. ... The clinical trial was sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI),
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www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressreleases/GISTtrial
www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressreleases/GISTtrial
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Gleevec, a new cancer drug approved on May 10, 2001, for the treatment of some types of leukemia, now appears also to work in a rare type of cancer called gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). ... The study, coordinated through the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer, enrolled 40 patients with GIST.
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www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/gleevec-shows-pro...
www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/gleevec-shows-promise0202
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Gist Cancer Research Fund 2010 Walks ... Thanks to all for Gist cancer research fund 2009 walks… ... Cancer has been a big thing for my family since my older brother was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2007. Then the same year my mom was diagnosed with GIST cancer. So for my project, I wanted to do something for my mom.
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www.gistinfo.com/
www.gistinfo.com/
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Cancer Reference Information ... Cancer Drug Guide ... Detailed Guide: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
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www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2x.asp?sitearea=&dt=81
www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2x.asp?sitearea=&dt=81
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Cancer Types ... All About Cancer ... Home > Cancer Types > Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor - GIST...
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www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Gastrointestinal+St...
www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Gastrointestinal+Stromal+Tumor+-+GIST
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