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| | Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors |
 | | Gastric stromal tumors: a clinicopathologic study of 77 cases with correlation of features with nonaggressive and aggressive clinical behaviors. | | | Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) have a wide spectrum of biologic behavior ranging from benign to malignant. | | | The clinical behavior of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) is site specific; however, other reliable predictors of clinical outcome have not been identified. |
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http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/diseases/stromal_tumors_gi.htm
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| | Recent GIST Publications |
| | Imatinib mesylate as therapy for gastrointestinal stromal tumor | | | A clinical case of duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumor with a peculiarity in the surgical approach | | | This paper is not about GIST, but it tests the use of perifosine, a drug which is being tested against GIST in a combination clinical trial at MD Anderson. |
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http://www.gistsupport.org/blogs/news/recent.html
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| | eMedicine - Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors - Leiomyoma/Leiomyosarcoma : Article by Vu Nguyen, MD |
| | Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established. | | | Given the potential malignant behavior of benign appearing GISTs, at least 1 group believes that all GISTs should be classified as malignant tumors on a low-to-high grading scale rather than on a benign-versus-malignant basis (Pierie, 2001). | | | Findings from 2 studies show that microscopic resection margins are not correlated with improved outcome (Pierie, 2001; DeMatteo, 2000). |
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http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic388.htm
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| | Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) |
| | I also know that if it turns out to be the "right" kind of tumor, Gleevec may be indicated as follow-up/adjunct therapy. | | | Anyway, like most patients, I am scared and more than a little paranoid, so I'm trying to learn and collect as much information as I can. | | | But time is of the essence here, and I am VERY much against a biopsy (needle aspiration or otherwise) because I have fears that IF its malignant, tumor seeding and/or spillage may significantly worsen my prognosis. |
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http://www.medhelp.org/perl6/gastro/messages/36002a.html
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| | MIR Teaching file case pt076 |
| | The experience with this drug in the treatment of GISTs is very encouraging. | | | FDG-PET can be used to monitor the therapeutic response. | | | Effect of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor STI571 in a patient with a metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor. |
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http://gamma.wustl.edu/pt076te173.html
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| | Bioline International Official Site (site up-dated regularly) |
| | However, resection of these tumors is necessary, since their behavior is unpredictable and they have to be pathologically examined. | | | Radiation therapy and chemotherapy have been used to a lesser extent, mainly in a palliative setting. | | | This tumor is resistant to chemoradiation and adequate surgical resection is the only definitive treatment. |
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http://www.bioline.org.br/request?is04027
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| | The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology |
| | This association has often been detected incidentally on gastric mucosa or serosa, or occasionally intramurally, at surgery or gastroscopy for other reasons. | | | Diagnosis of gastrointestinal stromal tumors: a consensus approach. | | | Inflammatory reaction was found in some cases, as chronic atrophic gastritis or active chronic gastritis. |
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http://www.turkgastro.org/text.php?id=348
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| | GIST Cancer Support Group - Life Raft Group |
| | Since we received our non-profit status in June, 2002, we have expanded our outreach efforts to patients, and their doctors, throughout the world. | | | GIST Information.org Life Raft Group is a non-profit organization providing support, through information, education, and innovative research to patients with a rare cancer called GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor). |
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http://www.liferaftgroup.org
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| | Immunohistochemical studies using CD117 (c-kit), S-100, actin and desmin may be necessary for better characterization of the tumour. | | | Immunohistochemical studies and EM examination may be considered to delineate its lineage. | | | Apart from the demonstraton of invasion of adjacent organs and metastatic spread, the most reliable guides to malignancy are site of tumour (most small intestinal tumours being malignant), size and mitotic count. |
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http://www.hkcpath.org/qap/viewanswer.asp?case=AP118
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| | ACTA Jul2002: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor in Ascitic Fluid: A Case Report |
| | Distinguishing between the two neoplasms has important clinical repercussions and is aided by histochemical and immunocytochemical studies-in particular, c-kit immunostaining. | | | Background: There are few published data on the cytologic features of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) in ascitic fluid and whether these features may mimic those of other malignancies. | | | Conclusion: GIST cells may closely mimic adenocarcinoma cells in ascitic fluid. |
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http://www.acta-cytol.com/Abs/ACTA1204.htm
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| | Boulder Community Network Health Center - Serving Boulder County since 1994 |
| | ClinicalTrials.gov A government site listing clinical trials and offering a guide to participating | | | Life Raft Group Provides support and information about trials for gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), and the placebo issue | | | National Cancer Institute cancer.gov A government Web site offering a guide to cancer related trials |
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http://bcn.boulder.co.us/health/center.html
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| | TargetTumors.org |
| | Up until now, treatment options have been limited but there is hope in a drug called STI571 or Gleevec, which was recently approved for a common type of leukemia. | | | Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors or GISTs are rare cancers that occur in the gastrointestinal tract. | | | Join Dr. George Demetri as he talks about GIST and the latest treatment strategies. |
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http://www.targettumors.org/tumors/gist.html
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| | EndoNurse - Epidemiology of Malignant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors |
| | The epidemiology of gastrointestinal stromal tumor has not been well examined and prior studies often provide conflicting results. | | | Researchers conducted the first population-based study to evaluate the incidence and survival of malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumor in the United States. | | | The researchers utilized the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results registry from the National Cancer Institute to identify all cases of malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumor diagnosed from 1992 to 2000. |
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http://www.endonurse.com/hotnews/51h1785553.html
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| | Gi Stromal Tumor Prognosis And Ckit - |
| | A list of medical terms, with definitions, that relate to carcinoid and related neuroendocrine tumors... | | | and is CKit positive, you may have been misdiagnosed as LMS, and really have a GIST [gastrointestinal stromal tumor... | | | Don't trust your health to the wrong surgeon. |
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http://tumor.fmqg.com/index.php?k=gi-stromal-tumor-prognosis-and-ckit
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| | MedlinePlus: Intestinal Cancer |
| | What’s New in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Research and Treatment? | | | Select services and providers for Intestinal Cancer in your area. | | | Incredible Journey through the Digestive System (Food and Drug Administration) |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/intestinalcancer.html
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| | Chemo - Gleevec Gleevec |
| | Information about Gleevec Gleevec is used to treat Gleevec is used to treat certain types of cancer including Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST). | | | for: Gastrointestinal Diseases Stomach Diseases Neoplasms Resources from HONselect Double Dose of Gleevec Battles Intestinal Tumors More of drug could improve outcome for people with GIST, study finds | | | Cancer Issues-Double Dose of Gleevec Battles Intestinal Tumors |
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http://chemo-therapy-information.i56k.com/gleevec
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| | Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumor |
| | Home > Conditions > G > Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumor | | | Conditions by letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
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http://goldbamboo.com/topic-t3053.html
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