Patient of the Month for August: Guy Jones
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Guy Jones shares his story.
Patient of the Month for July: Robert Little
As a part of our Faces of Courage series, we are featuring a patient story each month. Each one of our members has a unique story to tell, but they all reflect the intrinsic [...]
Patient of the Month for June: Piga Fernández
As a part of our Faces of Courage series, we are featuring a patient story each month. Each one of our members has a unique story to tell, but they all reflect the intrinsic [...]
Hope Prevails
At 39-years-old, Fatema Suterwala was preparing to say goodbye to her husband and young son. Confused by this cruel twist of fate and wracked with pain, she was saved by a collaboration of medical [...]
In Memoriam – Nikki Morales
Dear Nikki, You have left us too soon, but your presence will be felt far and wide for a very long time. From the moment I first spoke with you on the phone, I [...]
State Leader Spotlight – John Abrams, Colorado, USA
John Abrams, our new LRG State Leader for Colorado, has a vision of helping others cope with GIST. John’s story spans a journey with three types of cancer. First, misdiagnosed in 1997 with leiomyosarcoma, [...]
Ron Agypt – In Memoriam
Ronald George Agypt, 62, born in Johnstown, PA on June 3, 1956 to George Abraham Agypt and Mary Jane (Abraham) Agypt (both deceased), passed away on April 10th, 2019, at his home in Alpharetta, [...]
Patient of the Month for May: Chelsea Ozeri
As a part of our Faces of Courage series, we are featuring a patient story each month. Each one of our members has a unique story to tell, but they all reflect the intrinsic courage [...]
Patient of the Month for April: Brett Fisher
As a part of our Faces of Courage series, we are featuring a patient story each month. Each one of our members has a unique story to tell, but they all reflect the intrinsic [...]
Patient of the Month for March: Cynthia Pearce
As part of our Faces of Courage Series, we are featuring a patient story on the 13th of each month. Why is the number 13 significant? 5,000 people are diagnosed with GIST each year [...]