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Utilization of Mutational Analysis (MA) in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Management in British Columbia (BC) Between January 2008 to December 2017: a Retrospective Population-Based Study.
Journal of gastrointestinal cancer - 1 Sept 2022
Patterson Tiffany, Chai Jocelyn, Li Haocheng, de Bruyns Angeline, Cleversey Chantell, Lee Cheng-Han, Yip Steven, Simmons Christine, Hart Jason, Pollock Phil, Holloway Caroline, Truong Pauline, Feng Xiaolan
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To examine oncologists' practice pattern of ordering MA in localized and metastatic GISTs in British Columbia (BC). METHODS: Patients diagnosed with GIST from January 2008 to December 2017 in BC were identified. Chart review was performed to determine clinical characteristics and the use of MA as part of their oncologic care. RESULTS: The cohort included 411 patients: median age 64 (18-94 years), 49.1%...
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