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Risk of GISTs Recurrence

Learn about enhanced risk stratification criteria for GIST, including tumor size, mitotic index, and tumor site.1
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1. Miettinen M, Lasota J. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors:    pathology and prognosis at different sites. Semin Diagn Pathol.
   2006:23(2):70-83.
Gastrointestinal Tract
 

Importance of Multidisciplinary Management of GIST

An integrated multidisciplinary approach can best evaluate the growing body of data, updated consensus guidelines and changing standards of patient care for the treatment of GIST.2
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2. Demetri GD, Benjamin RS, Blanke CD, et al. NCCN task force     report: management of patients with gastrointestinal stromal     tumor (GIST)—update of the NCCN clinical practice     guidelines. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2007;5(suppl 2):S1–S29.
Baseline spiral computed tomography scan
 

KIT+ GIST Diagnosis

GISTA are relatively uncommon, so differential diagnosis can be complicated. KIT staining provides important information that can help confirm a diagnosis.2
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2. Demetri GD, Benjamin RS, Blanke CD, et al. NCCN task force     report: management of patients with gastrointestinal stromal     tumor (GIST)—update of the NCCN clinical practice     guidelines. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2007;5(suppl 2):S1–S29.
Common Histologic Appearances of GIST
 

Treatment for GIST

The treatment for GIST depends on a number of factors including the patient's general health and the size and site of the tumors.
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Baseline spiral computed tomography scan
 
 

What is GIST ALLIANCE?
Novartis, the global leader in KIT+ GIST therapy, has been working with healthcare professionals and patients worldwide to help improve the treatment of KIT+ GIST. GIST ALLIANCE™, is a unique support program designed to help optimize outcomes in KIT+ GIST patients.

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