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A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of cancer that begins in the digestive system. GISTs happen most often in the stomach and small intestine.
A GIST is a growth of cells that's thought to form from a special type of nerve cells. These special nerve cells are in the walls of the digestive organs. They play a part in the process that moves food through the body.
Small GISTs may cause no symptoms, and they may grow so slowly that they don't cause problems at first. As a GIST grows...
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GIST treatment often involves surgery and targeted therapy. Which treatments are best for you depends on your situation.
Some GISTs don't need treatment right away. Very small GISTs that don't cause symptoms might not need treatment. Instead, you might have tests to see if the cancer grows. If your GIST grows, you can start treatment.
The goal of surgery is to remove all the GIST. It's often the first treatment for GISTs that haven't spread to other pa...
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