Cancerversary- April Stephens-Celebrating 17 Years!
On December 7th, I will celebrate my 17th cancerversary. I was just 22 years old and newly married when I was diagnosed with GIST following surgery.
Cancerversary – Angela Howell
I was diagnosed with a kit positive GIST cancer on June 10, 2005 at the age of 44. At the time of my diagnosis, I was told that this cancer was a rare and aggressive [...]
Cancerversary – Martha Zielinski – 14 years
On January 14, 2003 when I had surgery to remove my GIST I never dreamed I would still be here 14 years later! So little was known about this cancer, at that point the [...]
Cancerversary – Kimberly Glass – 10 years
I celebrate my ten-year “cancerversary” on January 31st. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years! I will celebrate by spending some intentional time with my family, including my beautiful 16 month-old daughter, Katelyn. My [...]
Cancerversary: Elsie Maria Hernandez – 16 years
“First of all, I thank God for this time I’ve been given to share with my dear family and my friends. To celebrate this anniversary last weekend, I went with my husband to Villa [...]
Cancerversary – Mike Ginsberg 10 YEARS
“Thanks Life Raft Group and Gleevec for the gift of time! Little grandchildren in this picture I would have never have known, and my participation in Bar Mitzvahs, weddings, birthdays, sports events, all make [...]
Cancerversary – Paula Vettel 15 YEARS
“I am so fortunate to be celebrating 15 years of continued life, thanks to Gleevec. I have enjoyed life with my wonderful husband Phil, and seen my boys grow into men. I am looking [...]
Cancerversary – Ed Cohen 9 YEARS
“My GIST tumor was removed by a skilled surgeon nine years ago this coming Father’s Day, giving me the present of continued life. Shortly after the surgery my wife and I found the Life [...]
Cancerversary – Susan Brandt
Susan Brandt 6 YEARS “As my 6th Gist cancerversary approaches, I realize that the two most important things in my life now are Hope and Thanks. Hope is for a cure for all of [...]
Cancerversaries: Sara Gould and Gerard van Oortmerssen
Sara Gould - Two Years "Two years into my GIST journey I am more positive about everything life offers. I want to celebrate each and every day I am alive. I want to see more of [...]