Written by Jennifer Wright April, 2011 - This article is a summary of “Defects in succinate dehydrogenase in gastrointestinal stromal tumors lacking KIT and PDGFRA mutations” in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences [...]
The perilous world of dating can become even more complicated when you are living with cancer. This article is the second in a two part series on dating with a diagnosis of GIST. Part one, which was published in the February 2011 issue of the LRG newsletter featured experiences from three GIST survivors, Jason DeLorenzo, Eric Tan & Estelle Lecointe on the difficulties approaching the subject of GIST while dating. Part two covers tips on approaching the subject, a success story and new ways to meet people.
“I learned a lot and feel so much better having the NIH team as an additional resource, “said LRG member, Anne Pacifico.
Here is a video from the NIH Pediatric & Wild-type GIST Clinic.
My name is Stacey McAully and for those of you who don't know, I was the first pediatric diagnosis of GISTs in Scotland. I have had 2 serious surgeries and was on Gleevec for [...]
The fourth bi-annual NIH Pediatric & Wildtype GIST Clinic at the National Institutes of Health on January 20 was, once again, a great success. Click here to view a video or listen to a podcast of Dr. [...]
Sept, 2007 - A diverse group of researchers has found the genetic defects that cause a rare type of familial GIST called “Carney-Stratakis syndrome”. This syndrome has some similarities to Carney’s Triad but it [...]
