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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

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For patients · General Information About Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

For patients · Stages of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

The results of diagnostic and staging tests are used to plan treatment.

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Treatment Option Overview

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Key Points

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

There are different types of treatment for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Four types of standard treatment are used:

For patients · Treatment Option Overview / Four types of standard treatment are used:

Surgery

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Targeted therapy

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Watchful waiting

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Supportive care

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumors may cause side effects.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Follow-up tests may be needed.

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Treatment of Resectable Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

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Treatment of Unresectable Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

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Treatment of Metastatic and Recurrent Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

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Treatment of Refractory Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

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