Heikki Joensuu

Jul 30, 2023 | mdpi.com | Heikki Joensuu

Abstract: Simple SummaryGastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is the most common type of sarcoma that arises from the gastrointestinal tract, most frequently from the stomach. The malignancy potential of GISTs varies greatly; some are aggressive cancers. Most localized GISTs are cured with surgery.

Apr 18, 2023 | nature.com | Xue Wang |David Hillman |Heikki Joensuu |Judy Boughey |Minetta C. Liu |James Ingle | +1 more

This study was conducted in accordance with recognized ethical guidelines, including the U.S. Common Rule. The FinXX study was approved by an Institutional Review Board at the Helsinki University Hospital (approvals 264/13/03/02/2014 and HUS/903/2017). The patients who participated in the FinXX trial (NCT00114816) signed a written informed consent to the trial participation and consent to allow the use of their tumor tissue for FinXX trial-related research purposes.