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Gastro Intestinal Stromal Tumour, or GIST for short, is a very rare cancer, a kind of sarcoma (cancer of the soft/connective tissues, rather than a carcinoma). About 0.2% of tumours in the gastrointestinal area are GISTs.
Below is some information about GIST cancers, including diagnosis, treatments and drugs, as well as advice to help with the different ways GIST may impact your life.
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About GISTs »
Read about GIST, how rare it is, it's possible symptoms, and diagnosis.
GIST Treatments »
Including: National Guidelines, Specialist Hospitals and Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT), Mutational Testing, Surgery and Drug Treatment.
The National Picture »
How common is GIST? National data and the latest information.
Managing Side-effects »
The common side-effects of the major drugs and how these can be managed.
Further Reading...
Publications »
Our publications are available to read online, download or order (at no charge).
Newsletters »
Keeping you informed of new developments and community news.
Research Papers »
Read about the outcomes of research funded by GIST Cancer UK to improve treatments and find a cure together with other key research papers.
Other GIST Community Resources...
Patient Stories »
Hear from Patients who have shared their GIST journey with us...
Meetings Archive »
Watch recordings of past GIST patient/carer meetings.
Useful Links »
Links to Information on other relevant websites.