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The trial was testing the pill, SU-11248, as a treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
FORBES: Pfizer Cancer Pill Proves Effective
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One piece of evidence is in the trials Demetri conducted of Sutent for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a deadly disease but a tiny market.
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Sutent is being submitted for both gastrointestinal stromal tumors that have failed to respond to Gleevec, a drug from Novartis and for kidney cancer that has not responded to other treatments.
FORBES: Magazine Article
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In November, NICE denied payment for a higher-than-standard dose of Glivec (Gleevec in the U.S.) for gastrointestinal stromal tumors, although some patients (14%, according to the manufacturer of the drug) would benefit from the higher dosage.
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Sutent is being submitted for both gastrointestinal stromal tumors that have failed to respond to Gleevec, a drug from Novartis (nyse: NVS - news - people ) and for kidney cancer that has not responded to other treatments.
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