Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a type of cancer that typically develops in the soft tissues of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, rectum, and peritoneum. GISTs are relatively rare, but they can be aggressive and aggressive tumors have a high mortality rate. They are usually treated with surgery and/or drugs, such as imatinib, that can help slow tumor growth and improve survival rates. Research is ongoing to improve the detection and treatment of GISTs and to identify new treatments.