Case Study: Stage IV Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Cancer Treatment
Dr. Dino Prato and Dr. John Oertle review a stage 4 gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) case. GIST is a rare form of gastrointestinal cancer that typically affects patients aged 50-60 years old. Without the use of precision targeting and treatment, GIST cancer respond very poorly to conventional care, it is typically very resistant to chemotherapies, and radiation highlighting the need for precision care.
Learn how Envita Medical Center's advanced precision oncology was deployed to help this patient respond to care.
Disclaimer: Individual results will vary. Envita makes no guarantees for outcomes. Each patient case is unique. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your medical treatment. Not every patient is a candidate for care or achieves these results. Treatments used in this case may not all be FDA approved for the treatment of this condition.