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.

Research Underway In SDH-Deficient GIST Treatment

November 26th 2025, 4:00pm

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Research is underway for an experimental treatment for patients with succinate dehydrogenase deficient gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

Breaking Down Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Basics

November 20th 2025, 5:00pm

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Dr. Ajay Gupta sat down with CURE to explain the basics of gastrointestinal stromal tumors, highlighting what patients with this disease need to know.

Bezuclastinib and Sutent Combo Shows Improved Outcomes in GIST

November 10th 2025, 4:00pm

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For some with GIST, bezuclastinib plus Sutent led to longer progression-free survival and higher response rates compared with Sutent alone.

Multidisciplinary Care and Unmet Needs for Young Adults With Sarcoma

November 6th 2025, 2:00pm

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Specialized sarcoma centers enhance coordinated care for young adults, although travel and financial barriers persist, Dr. Vinayak Venkataraman stated.

New Directions in Treatment for Patients With GIST

October 30th 2025, 8:00pm

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Emerging investigational agents may shift the current standard of care for patients with the rare sarcoma known as gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST).

Durable Gleevec Benefit Doubles Survival in Advanced GIST

October 17th 2025, 5:07pm

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Gleevec remains effective in advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors, with complete response or full tumor removal doubling median survival.

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: Comprehensive Patient Guide

October 16th 2025, 7:00pm

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This patient guide explains gastrointestinal stromal tumors, covering diagnosis, treatment options, targeted therapies and practical care tips.

Top GI News From September: GIST, Pancreatic and Colorectal Cancers

October 5th 2025, 2:00pm

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September’s top gastrointestinal cancer news covered long-term Gleevec results for GIST, a pancreatic cancer vaccine and FDA designations.

Why Follow-Up Care Matters After GIST Cancer Surgery

September 22nd 2025, 8:00pm

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Patients need long-term monitoring after gastrointestinal stromal tumor surgery, with some requiring extra treatment or genetic testing to lower recurrence risk.

How to Access Support Resources for Rare Cancers

September 18th 2025, 1:00pm

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Being diagnosed with a rare cancer like GIST can be overwhelming, highlighting the need for support networks, says Dr. Rosario Ligresti.