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How Can A Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour Be Treated?

I have been diagnosed with Gi just three days ago and nothing else is being done. how urgent should I be to begin treatment? GI bleeding got me to the hospital and an endoscopic procedure found the tumor. I am a 64 yr of male in generally good health.
posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Some gastrointestinal stromal tumors can be treated with medicine (tyrosinekinase inhibitors) and others require surgery. All depends on location, stage, your performance status, wishes, etc.

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How Can A Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some gastrointestinal stromal tumors can be treated with medicine (tyrosinekinase inhibitors) and others require surgery. All depends on location, stage, your performance status, wishes, etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.