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Follow-up tests may be needed.
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
As you go through treatment, you will have follow-up tests or check-ups. Some tests that were done to diagnose or stage the cancer may be repeated to see how well the treatment is working. Decisions about whether to continue, change, or stop treatment may be based on the results of these tests.
Some of the tests will continue to be done from time to time after treatment has ended. The results of these tests can show if your condition has changed or if the cancer has recurred (come back).
Follow-up for GISTs that were removed by surgery may include CT scan of the liver and pelvis or watchful waiting. For GISTs that are treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors, follow-up tests, such as CT, MRI, or PET scans, may be done to check how well the targeted therapy is working.
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