Directory of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Resources

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GIST develops from the cells of the connective tissues that support the organs of the digestive system. These tumors behave and are treated differently from other types of sarcoma. Also known as Gastrointestinal Tract (GI) Stromal Sarcoma.

Resources in This Category

• American Cancer Society: What Are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors?

  http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1x_What_Are_Gastrointestinal_Stromal_Tumors.asp?sitearea
  Provides a description of benign and malignant GIST, differences between tumor types, early detection, staging, diagnosis, treatment, and resources.

• GIST Cancer Research Fund

  http://www.gistinfo.org/
  Supports research grants to Cancer Centers. Includes information on pediatric and adult GIST, fundraising, and research presentations.

• GIST Support International

  http://www.gistsupport.org/
  Advocates and supports cancer patients dealing with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. Provides information, clinical trials, news, and links.

• Global GIST Network

  http://www.globalgist.org/
  Focus is on helping patients in each country identify resources.

• LifeRaft Group

  https://liferaftgroup.org/
  Support group for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor. Features treatment options, current news, research information, coping, and members.

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