Opinion|Videos|March 31, 2025
Biological Mechanisms of GIST Resistance and Tumor Heterogeneity
Experts discuss the biological mechanisms of resistance in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), differentiating between primary and secondary resistance, and explore how tumor heterogeneity evolves throughout treatment, with implications for long-term management and treatment strategies.
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- Let’s start with the fundamentals of resistance in GIST. Could you explain the biological mechanisms of resistance in GIST? Could you differentiate between primary and secondary resistance in GIST and explain how each impacts your treatment approach?
- How does tumor heterogeneity evolve throughout treatment course, and what implications does this have for long-term management?
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