Biomarkers in GIST: partly ready for prime-time use.

Blanke, Charles D · Clin Cancer Res · 2009

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors, or GISTs, are now among the most treatable of solid malignancies. Assessing actual tumor response remains challenging; however, in this issue of Clinical Cancer Research, two articles discuss biomarkers potentially helpful in predicting response or other long-term benefits with standard tyrosine kinase therapy use.

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