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Adjuvant Imatinib Improves Survival in Patients with GIST
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Title Adjuvant Imatinib Improves Survival in Patients with GIST
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/569731?src=rss
Description The use of imatinib mesylate after surgery for primary gastrointestinal stromal tumors can significantly increase both overall and recurrence-free survival. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Gastroenterology
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Date Feb 6, 2008
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