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Source: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: August 28, 2020 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
Four types of standard treatment are used:
Four types of standard treatment are used:
Surgery
Four types of standard treatment are used:
Targeted therapy
Four types of standard treatment are used:
Watchful waiting
Four types of standard treatment are used:
Supportive care
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumors may cause side effects.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.
Follow-up tests may be needed.
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