2009 GIST Global Opinion Leader Summit Wien - GIST GOLS

The GIST GOLS 2009 meeting in Vienna, Austria, had an exiting agenda which aims to cover the latest developments and discuss open questions in the management of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).

Topic
GIST GOLS 2009: Reshaping the treatment landscape in GIST therapy

Abstract
Understand the role of adjuvant therapies in the management of GIST, including patient selection, treatment duration, as well as the possible outcomes for these patients. Understand the role of surgery in early and metastatic disease. Discuss the current standard of care in the management of primary and advanced GIST. Discuss the pathophysiology and therapeutic options for different subtypes of GIST. Discuss the similarities and differences in the TKI management of GIST and CML. Discuss mechanisms of TKI resistance in progressive disease and develop strategies for overcoming these.

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