Our members embody the meaning of courage, which according to the Merriam Webster dictionary is “The mental or moral strength to venture, persevere and withstand danger, fear or difficulty.”
Each member story is unique, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of those who face the challenges of cancer head on, with dignity, strength and passion for life.
Take a moment to listen to their voices. Be amazed by what real courage looks like.
This section contains patient & caregiver stories.
Dr. Monica Anderson
Diagnosed in 2012 with Adult GIST.
Bella Rocco
Diagnosed in 2009 with Pediatric
(SDH-Deficient) GIST.
Member Stories are below.
If you would like to contribute your story, or, that of a loved one, please email us today. Feel free to include any images you would like us to use!
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Member Stories
Our “Silent Song”
My husband Brian, and I have been married 33 years and have worked together in an 8 x 10 room. Brian has literally been by my side since marriage. When I was diagnosed with Wildtype GIST, we knew this was a journey we’d be taking on together.
Being Your Own Warrior: Karen Darnell’s Personal Battle
Karen Darnell appreciates the value of life jackets. In her GIST journey, she recognizes the importance of having one constructed from the fabric of family support, GIST experts, email communities and the Life Raft [...]
Cancerversary 10 Years – Josalin Dunn
Josalin Dunn is celebrating her ten year cancerversary. “Staying positive about my cancer isn’t always easy,... but I keep reminding myself that there are others who have it worse. I am blessed!”
Jeff Davis: Fan of Miracle Comebacks
Jeff Davis - West Coast Florida Back in 1969 the New York Mets, a struggling team at the time, pulled off one of the most amazing comebacks in baseball. You could say [...]
Dr. Monica Anderson: Inspirational Survivor
updated 1/20/21 Dr. mOe is an author, survivor, and dynamic mOe-tivational speaker. Diagnosed with GIST in 2012, Dr. mOe believes that God does not waste wounds. She is a freelance journalist, coach, mentor, [...]
Artist Ellen Mayer featured in Hope Murals Project
Ellen Mayer, LRG member, recently participated in the Lilly Oncology On Canvas Art Competition in Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Station. Individual artists were invited to tell the story of their cancer journey on [...]
