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GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumors) is a rare form of cancer, with approximately 5,000 cases diagnosed in the United States each year. GIST is most commonly found in people over the age of 50.

Soft tissue sarcomas are cancers of the connective tissues that hold organs together. GIST is a soft tissue sarcoma that can start in almost any part of the digestive system, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine.

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Last updated Wednesday, December 30, 2020

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