Patient of the Month for February: Kirk Clark
As part of our Faces of Courage Series, we are featuring a patient of the month on the 13th of each month. Why is the number 13 significant? 5,000 people are diagnosed with GIST each [...]
Patient of the Month for January: Theresa Rogers
As part of our Faces of Courage Series, we are featuring a patient of the month on the 13th of each month. Why is the number 13 significant? 5,000 people are diagnosed with GIST each [...]
Faces of Courage – Eve Evidon
My GIST Journey In early December 2008, I acknowledged that my stomach was not feeling normal. I felt better when I skipped meals and instinctively knew something was seriously wrong. I met with my [...]
Global Representative Spotlight – Verónica Armand Ugón, Uruguay
I am 45 years old and I live in Tarariras, a small city of Colonia, Uruguay. I am married and I have three wonderful children: Matías (18 years old), Tomás (15 years old) and [...]
Searching for Hope
A Mother's Mission to Save Her Son By Glenda Swinbourn, LRG Contributor In this article, Mom Glenda Swinbourn of Australia shares the story of her son Mitchell, a 13-year old with Carney-Stratakis Dyad. It [...]
Patient of the Month for December: Wanda Sebestin
As part of our Faces of Courage Series, we are featuring a patient of the month on the 13th of each month. Why is the number 13 significant? 5,000 people are diagnosed with GIST each [...]
Patient of the Month for November: Greg Crow
As part of our Faces of Courage Series, we are featuring a patient of the month on the 13th of each month. Why is the number 13 significant? 5,000 people are diagnosed with GIST each [...]
The Healing Power of Adventure
How First Descents Helps Young Adults Impacted by Cancer By Liz Skree, LRG Contributor and GIST Survivor Photo credit First Descents A cancer diagnosis at any age is life-changing, daunting, and difficult. [...]
Elsie María Hernández Saborío – In Memoriam
A tribute by Michael Josephy, LRG Contributor My dear wife, Elsie María Hernández Saborío, passed away August 7th after a long battle with GIST. I miss her greatly. Elsie was born and raised in [...]
Patient of the Month for October: Jon P. Treder
Patient of the Month: October As part of our Faces of Courage Series, we are featuring a patient of the month on the 13th of each month. Why is the number 13 [...]
