Gastrointestinal stromal tumor | Tumor

CURE’s gastrointestinal stromal tumor page features the latest cancer news and updates on gastrointestinal stromal tumors Through articles, videos, podcasts, and more, CURE brings readers the insights of experts, cancer survivors, patients, and advocates to ensure everyone is up to date in the gastrointestinal stromal tumor.

Coping With a Rare Cancer Diagnosis, Like GIST

July 15th 2025, 6:59pm

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Dr. Breelyn Wilky discusses challenges that patients with GIST face and shares advice with those who feel overwhelmed by the rarity of their condition.

Second Opinions Key for Those Newly Diagnosed With GIST

July 14th 2025, 1:00pm

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Dr. Breelyn Wilky urged newly diagnosed GIST patients to seek support from peers and advocacy groups, and to consult experts, even if care stays local.

Diagnosing GIST: Key Challenges and Treatment Insights

July 9th 2025, 8:00pm

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Dr. Breelyn Wilky explains how vague symptoms and testing challenges delay GIST diagnoses; however, molecular testing can help guides treatment decisions.

GIST Expert Urges Patients to Seek Specialized Second Opinions

June 30th 2025, 1:00pm

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Dr. Breelyn Wilky stresses the importance of expert guidance and second opinions for patients with GIST, as treatment options continue to evolve rapidly.

What Patients With GIST Should Know About Their Disease

June 25th 2025, 4:00pm

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Dr. Breelyn Wilky discusses some of the most recent advancements in GIST treatment, as well as touched on the role of personalized therapy.

Personalized Therapy Helps Tailor Treatment for GIST

June 20th 2025, 3:00pm

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Dr. Breelyn Wilky explains that personalized treatments are helping improve outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

HT-KIT Shows Activity in Rare KIT-Driven Cancers, Preclinical Data Finds

May 28th 2025, 7:00pm

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Preclinical data has showing compelling findings for HT-KIT among patients with rare and aggressive KIT-driven cancers, including GIST and some leukemias.

Endoscopic Procedure Removes GIST Without Surgery

May 1st 2025, 7:00pm

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A new endoscopic tunneling method, STER, allowed a patient to have a GIST removed without surgery, allowing quicker recovery and fewer complications.

First Patient Dosed in Trial of Ziftomenib for Advanced GIST

May 1st 2025, 3:03pm

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A phase 1 trial has initiated and is investigating treatment with ziftomenib plus Gleevec in advanced GIST following progression on Gleevec.

SIRT With 90Y Resin Microspheres Provides Benefit in GIST Liver Metastases

April 29th 2025, 1:00pm

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SIRT with 90Y resin microspheres led to durable disease control in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor liver metastases resistant to TKI therapy.