Surgical Oncology for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST): Ask Dr. Waddah Al-Refaie
Dr. Waddah Al-Refaie answers commonly asked questions about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST), including what causes GIST and how it is treated. Click 'show more' to see the questions.
For more information about your Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) experience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, call MedStar Georgetown M.D. at 202-342-2400 or visit http://ow.ly/ODIZN.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
1. Introduction (00:00)
2. Why MedStar Georgetown for surgical oncology? (2:18)
3. What is a gastrointestinal stromal tumor or GIST? (3:14)
4. What causes GIST? (4:12)
5. How is GIST found? (4:55)
6. Where does GIST usually occur? (5:45)
7. How do you treat GIST? (6:15)
8. What do MGUH and Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center offer for my GIST? (7:19)
9. Do I need to take drugs after my surgery for GIST? (8:05)
10. What is my prognosis after a diagnosis of GIST? (9:01)
11. Is GIST the same thing as stomach cancer? (9:55)
12. What kind of follow-up do I need after my treatment for GIST? (10:30)
13. How common is it for a GIST to reoccur? (11:04)
14. What is a mitotic rate? (12:10)
15. Is family history important for GIST? (12:28)
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