Resources provided by Novartis for patients and caregivers to better understand Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) and GIST treatment.
Understanding Gastrointestinal
Stromal Tumors (GIST)
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors that usually appear in the stomach or small intestine. GISTs are caused by cells that grow and divide faster than they should.
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Treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
As a patient with GIST, your treatment may include TKIs. TKIs work in GIST by blocking or turning off the signal from the KIT protein so that GIST cells should stop growing.
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What to Ask Your Doctor
Key questions to help you talk to your doctor and other healthcare providers about your condition.
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Reimbursement Support for Patients
The GIST Alliance is committed to helping make KIT+GIST medications available to more patients who meet financial eligibility requirements.
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GIST RESOURCES
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Learn about CURE Magazine's landmark survey results for patients with GIST.
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