Margaret von Mehren, the physician director for the clinical trials office at Fox Chase, has a commitment to developing new therapies for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

When facing gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), where you go for care—and how quickly you are seen—can make a big difference. At Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, we work with you to choose a treatment approach that offers the best chance of controlling your cancer, preserving function, and reducing the risk of recurrence.

At Fox Chase, we draw upon the nationally-recognized experience of our multidisciplinary medical team to make individualized decisions for your type and stage of GIST. The sarcoma team meets regularly to review new or challenging cases in depth and reach a consensus on treatment strategies. Through this coordinated approach, we strive to offer the most thorough and personalized care, as well as access to innovative therapies, for your cancer.

Why choose Fox Chase?

• Highest designation from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, an elite center recognized for excellence in cancer treatment, research, prevention and education
• Multidisciplinary team of physician leaders in the sarcoma field
• Full spectrum of care for every type and stage of GIST—from detection through survivorship
• Access to clinical trials for emerging and innovative therapies for GIST
• Appointments with our GIST specialists