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Should Adjuvant Imatinib Be Used as Primary Treatment for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors?
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Title Should Adjuvant Imatinib Be Used as Primary Treatment for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors?
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573594?src=rss
Description Gastrointestinal stromal tumor metastases can be controlled by imatinib but not by systemic chemotherapy/radiotherapy. Can imatinib be used as adjuvant therapy in GIST patients at risk for metastases?
Nature Clinical Practice Oncology
Category Articles > Gastroenterology
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Date May 25, 2008
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