Patient of the Month for August: Julie Durkee
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Julie Durkee shares her story.
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Julie Durkee shares her story.
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Amelia Yeo shares her story.
Eric Lindberg, diagnosed with GIST in 2017, works as an emergency room nurse and has been on the frontlines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
For GIST patients, long term survival is the ultimate goal. A number of factors may influence long term survival – some of these are demographic and clinical, like mutational subtype and genetic factors. However, there are a number of others that are perhaps more subtle, such as lifestyle, attitude, and access to treatment, experts, and advice.
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. John Garuti Jr. shares his story.
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Marlene Nei shares her story.
Many GIST patients around the world struggle with getting the treatment they need to survive and thrive. Arun Krishnan’s story illustrates how collaboration between patient groups and doctors across the globe can affect patient survival.
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Linda McFarland shares her story.
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Alan Henderson shares his story.
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Richard Schoenbohm shares his story.