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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 18: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after defeating the New York Liberty during Game Four of the 2023 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 18, 2023 ...

GIST Awareness Day underscores the need for continued research and patient education, with recent advancements in treatment and personalized therapy being crucial. Dr. Breelyn Wilky emphasizes the ...

GIST stands for gastrointestinal stromal tumor. When tumors spread from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to distant tissues or organs, it is called a metastatic GIST. Newer therapies, such as imatinib ...

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are growths that form in the digestive tract. The overall GIST survival rate for 5 years is 85%. However, this rate cannot predict the survival of any ...

GIST is an acronym that stands for gastrointestinal stromal tumor. This type of cancer starts in interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs), which are special cells that line the walls of the gastrointestinal ...

Confirming a KIT mutation and assessing disease spread are critical initial steps for GIST management. Understanding the mutational profile helps tailor treatment, as some mutations may resist Gleevec ...

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) affect more than the people who are diagnosed with them. This rare GI tract cancer can have an impact on family members, friends, and caregivers, too. During ...

Finding out that you have gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) can feel overwhelming, especially since it is such an uncommon type of cancer. You may have questions about how your life will change, ...

In 2017, Ellen Hyslop, Roslyn McLarty, and Jacie deHoop launched The Gist, a sports media platform. The platform, now including a podcast and social media accounts, has booked more than $1 million in ...