Second Opinions Key for Those Newly Diagnosed With GIST
Dr. Breelyn Wilky urged newly diagnosed GIST patients to seek support from peers and advocacy groups, and to consult experts, even if care stays local.
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Diagnosing GIST: Key Challenges and Treatment Insights
Dr. Breelyn Wilky explains how vague symptoms and testing challenges delay GIST diagnoses; however, molecular testing can help guides treatment decisions.
GIST Expert Urges Patients to Seek Specialized Second Opinions
Dr. Breelyn Wilky stresses the importance of expert guidance and second opinions for patients with GIST, as treatment options continue to evolve rapidly.
Personalized Therapy Helps Tailor Treatment for GIST
Dr. Breelyn Wilky explains that personalized treatments are helping improve outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
Fighting for Patients, Processes and Education
I would like to nominate Ashley Tullio, RN, for the Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing.
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Caring for Patients with Sarcoma is a Team Effort, Expert Says
One expert from the University of Colorado Cancer Center explains the multidisciplinary aspect of sarcoma care to maximize patients’ functioning.