Referral patterns of GIST patients: data from a nationwide study

CONCLUSION: A substantial amount of metastatic GIST patients in non-reference centers did not receive systemic treatment. This might be due to valid reasons. However, optimisation of the referral strategy of GIST patients in the Netherlands could benefit patients. Further research is needed to explore reasons for not starting systemic treatment in metastatic GIST patients.PMID:38353407 | DOI:10.2340/1651-226X.2024.23722

Source: Acta Oncologica - February 14, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Evelyne Roets Nikki S Ijzerman Vincent K Y Ho Ingrid M E Desar Anna K L Reyners Hans Gelderblom Dirk J Gr ünhagen Boudewijn Van Etten Winan J Van Houdt Winette T A Van der Graaf Neeltje Steeghs Source Type: research