Personalized therapy: prognostic factors in gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)

J Gastrointest Surg. 2012 Sep;16(9):1645-7. doi: 10.1007/s11605-012-1944-0. Epub 2012 Jul 3.

Abstract

Over the last decade, considerable progress has been made in gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) with respect to determining prognosis and therapy. Here, we will summarize some of the major developments and how they have led to an increased use of personalized treatment in GIST.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Benzamides
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / drug therapy
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / genetics*
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / secondary
  • Humans
  • Imatinib Mesylate
  • Piperazines / therapeutic use
  • Precision Medicine*
  • Prognosis
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Pyrimidines / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Benzamides
  • Piperazines
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors
  • Pyrimidines
  • Imatinib Mesylate