Patient of the Month for April: Linda McFarland
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Linda McFarland shares her story.
How to Balance Your Diet During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nutritional status plays a very important role in the prevention and treatment of contagious and non-contagious diseases. In the frame of a health contingency, the use of strategies that strengthen our nutritional status and immune system is essential.
Cancer vs. Coronavirus
Dr. Breelyn Wilky, Director of Sarcoma Translational Research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center shares about Cancer vs. Coronavirus in her latest blog post covering hospital visits, keeping appointment scans, and risk factors for GIST patients.
Patient of the Month for March: Alan Henderson
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Alan Henderson shares his story.
Spokane GISTers Gather for Food & Sharing Along the Journey
Five GISTers and four caregivers attend the luncheon at Europa Restaurant and Bakery. Besides a great meal, attendees were able to meet each other and share our journeys through their GIST journeys.
Management of Adults with SDH-Deficient GISTs
Dr. Andrew Blakely, Program Director, Surgical Oncology Research Fellowship, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, shares how his team works with adult SDH-deficient GIST patients.
Patient of the Month for February: Richard Schoenbohm
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Richard Schoenbohm shares his story.
Patient of the Month for January: Juan Castelan
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Juan Castelan shares his story.
Patient of the Month for December: Sara Penne
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Sara Penne shares her story.
Global Representative Spotlight – Amelia Yeo
I was a piano teacher and performing pianist for the past 13 years but stopped work completely this year so I could spend more time with Andrew and see to his needs. We were so lost in the beginning because we did not know what to expect, due to the relative rarity of GISTs.