GIST stands for gastrointestinal stromal tumor. When tumors spread from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to distant tissues or organs, it is called a metastatic GIST. Newer therapies, such as imatinib ...
George: The phase 1/2 study is evaluating a new compound called DCC-3009. It is a drug that was designed specifically to work ...
GIST originates in stromal tissue, differentiating it from epithelial-based GI cancers, and is classified as a sarcoma. Symptoms include fullness, fatigue, and GI bleeding, necessitating awareness and ...
GISTs are a rare type of cancer that develops in the digestive tract’s connective tissue, specifically from cells that help regulate muscle contractions. GISTs are primarily driven by genetic ...
Obscure gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding creates a diagnostic challenge for gastroenterologists. Many patients undergo multiple blood transfusions and repeated studies. Modern imaging techniques improve ...
If you have advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), you may not know anyone else with the disease. This may leave you with a lot of questions about what life will be like with this rare cancer ...
Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Sarcoma Service has a specialist team that treats soft-tissue sarcomas that form in the abdomen. Here are some soft-tissue sarcomas of the abdomen: Gastrointestinal stromal ...
The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex and dynamic network consisting of tumor cells, immune cells, stromal cells, extracellular matrix (ECM), cytokines, and growth factors, all interacting to ...