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Optimal use of targeted agents for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumours.
Oncology - 1 Jan 2010
Reichardt Peter
Abstract excerpt
Imatinib is the recommended 1st-line treatment for a KIT-positive unresectable and/or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST). However, some patients experience intolerance to imatinib and most patients will eventually experience disease progression while on imatinib treatment. Sunitinib is approved for treatment of a GIST after disease progression on, or intolerance to, imatinib therapy. Progression...
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