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Outcome of patients with platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha-mutated gastrointestinal stromal tumors in the tyrosine kinase inhibitor era.
Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research - 15 Aug 2012
Cassier Philippe A, Fumagalli Elena, Rutkowski Piotr, Schöffski Patrick, Van Glabbeke Martine, Debiec-Rychter Maria, Emile Jean-François, Duffaud Florence, Martin-Broto Javier, Landi Bruno, Adenis Antoine, Bertucci François, Bompas Emmanuelle, Bouché Olivier, Leyvraz Serge, Judson Ian, Verweij Jaap, Casali Paolo, Blay Jean-Yves, Hohenberger Peter
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Platelet-derived growth factor receptor-alpha (PDGFRA) mutations are found in approximately 5% to 7% of advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). We sought to extensively assess the activity of imatinib in this subgroup. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: We conducted an international survey among GIST referral centers to collect clinical data on patients with advanced PDGFRA-mutant GISTs treated with imatinib...
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