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Intestine cancer

2017-06-25 14:27:21
My uncle (age 42) is suffering from cancer (intestine) and its in advanced stage. He is undergoing with KIMO treatment for every 10 days. I would like to know regarding IMITINEF MERCILET medicine helps for the same. Please help me.
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Imatinib is given for GIST which usually arises from intestine it will be good if CD 117 is positive in pathology IHC report. it's a wonder drug but takes 6 mts for response assessment and 2 weeks if pre and post PET CT is done

Answered2017-06-25 15:35:17

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