1. Body mass index
A good way to determine if your weight is healthy for your height is to calculate your body mass index (BMI). Being overweight puts strain on your heart and can lead to serious health problems. These problems include:
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2. Definition of gastrointestinal stromal tumor - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
A type of tumor that usually begins in cells in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. It can be benign or malignant. Also called GIST.
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3. Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
The gastrointestinal tract includes the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. These organs are part of the digestive system, which processes nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) in foods that are eaten ...
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4. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are a type of soft tissue sarcoma (tumor) that usually begins in cells in the wall of the stomach, intestines, or rectum. These tumors may be noncancerous or cancerous. They can...
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5. How are gastrointestinal stromal tumors diagnosed?
Most gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) occur in the stomach or small intestine. These tumors may not cause any symptoms unless they are in a certain location or grow to a certain size.
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6. Gastrointestinal Surgery - Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
A sarcoma may appear as a painless lump under the skin, often on an arm or a leg. Sarcomas that begin in the abdomen may not cause
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7. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: eMedicine Gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract. GISTs can also originate in the mesentery and omentum. Overall, GISTs are rare and rank a distant third in prevalence...
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8. Sarcoma : Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors - ASCO
Indication and results of surgery following imatinib treatment of locally advanced or metastatic GI stromal tumors (GIST).
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9. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) Appointments
Disease & Treatments; Doctors & Departments; Patient & Visitor Guide; Online Services; For Medical Professionals;
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10. Search of: "Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors" - List Results - ClinicalTrials.gov
Found 129 studies with search of: "Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors" Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors ...
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