Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors PDF – Bench to Bedside
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Preface
Like all aspects of modern medicine, the field of oncology is expanding at an alarming rate. One needs only to search PubMed on any given topic to quickly realize just how daunting a task it is to stay current. In oncology, the explosion of information regarding gastrointestinal stromal tumors is no exception. Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a relatively new diagnosis, borne out of a deeper understanding of gastrointestinal sarcoma biology and characterized by a distinctive immunohistochemical phenotype.
We intend this book to serve as a reference for training and practicing medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, general surgeons, and gastroenterologists. It is to serve as the backbone of a deeper understanding of GIST so that we can better care for the patients afflicted with this malignancy. These patients are our inspiration, our raison d’etre. Advanced surgical techniques are often required, and novel chemotherapeutic options are being developed daily. This book is dedicated to the patients that we care for and to the researchers who continuously push knowledge forward.
We greatly appreciate the time and effort of all authors who contributed to this book. Their dedication is a reflection to their professionalism and passion for the study of GIST. We would also like to thank our teachers and mentors for their direction and our families for their support that allowed this book to come to fruition.
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