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    Disease Risk Index: Cancer  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The Disease Risk Index: Cancer is an interactive tool that offers users a personalized method for estimating and lowering their risk of the 12 of the most common cancers. The web site is maintained ... Details >
    Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
    Frequently Asked Questions: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This page presents frequently asked questions about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. GIST is a rare cancer of the GI track. It belongs to the general class of cancers called sarcomas. Sarcomas are a gr... Details >
    Life Raft Group
    Gastric Cancer (PDQ®): Treatment
    Based on information in the PDQ summary for health professionals on gastric (stomach) cancer, this patient resource presents facts about current treatment of stomach cancer by cancer stage.... Details >
    National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
    Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Overview  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) belong to a group of cancers called soft tissue sarcomas. Sarcomas are a rare type of cancer that can occur in connective tissues, bones, muscles, fat, nerves, ... Details >
    Life Raft Group
    Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Specialist Directory  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The purpose of this directory is to connect patients with GIST to doctors around the world who are specializing in the treatment of this disease. The original list was created in response to a joint p... Details >
    Life Raft Group
    Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Home Page
    This web site links patients, health care professionals, and the general public to a range of topics related to stomach cancer, including diagnosis, screening, treatment, disease management, coping sk... Details >
    National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
    Stomach Cancer  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Stomach cancer (also called “gastric cancer”) is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. ... Details >
    American Academy of Family Physicians
    Treatment for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs)  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Prior to 2001, surgery was the only successful treatment option for GIST. However, even for patients whose tumors are completely removed these tumors often return and/or metastasize. Until now, patien... Details >
    Life Raft Group
    What You Need To Know About™ Stomach Cancer
    This booklet has important information about cancer of the stomach. You will read about possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. You will also find ideas about how to cope with the disease... Details >
    National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
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