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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Jeff Hayward Your Health

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are soft tissue tumors that begin in autonomic nervous system cells in your GI, and in some cases, they can be cancerous. Let’s take a closer look at the signs you might be experiencing a GIST, and what to do about it.

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Radiation Therapy: Side Effects and What to Expect
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Gerald Morris Your Health

Radiation Therapy: Side Effects and What to Expect

It is estimated that approximately 50-percent of all cancer patients can benefit from radiation therapy, which makes understanding it, breaking down the various symptoms, and knowing what to expect, an important part of living through treatment. Here’s everything you should know about radiation therapy.

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