There are two trials that I think are probably the most excited about. One of them is called the PEAK trial, and it was a ...

Early stage GIST may be curable, but there is a risk of recurrence. The overall relative 5-year survival rate for GIST is 83 percent, but this varies by stage and other factors. Newer therapies offer ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer/editor/author with an emphasis on women's sports, MLB and NFL. Oct 25, 2022, 10:59am EDT This article is more than 3 years ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the business of women’s sports and gender equity in sports. Last fall, The GIST – a female-founded sports media brand that ...

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, ...