Many GIST patients use a Proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) to combat the side effects of nausea and acid reflux. PPI's help treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. Three [...]
Coping with GIST diagnosis is a huge hurdle that patients have to deal with. There are many questions that go along with GIST diagnosis. The first and probably most important thing that you need [...]
When to seek immediate help for emotional issues. If you or your loved one have any of these symptoms, notify a treatment professional or reach out to a support hotline such as the National [...]
In this section we will cover headache coping strategies. Unfortunately, light to severe headaches may be caused as a result of using Gleevec. The good news is that there are many different things that [...]
Medications to treat your GIST can sometimes cause joint pain (aka arthralgia). However, there are ways to manage it. An important thing you have to do before beginning any type of treatment is to [...]
Many people, not just those undergoing cancer treatment, frequently experience heartburn or acid reflux (medical termDyspepsia). Here are some easy tips to help you cope with these symptoms that Gleevec, Sutent and other drugs [...]
Skin depigmentation, or vitiligo, can occur as a result of a cancer treatment regimen. Very few options exist for trying to cover up and fix the areas of lightly-colored skin. Skin Depigmentation Tiops One of [...]
Caution:It is important for patients to report side effects and discuss their management with their doctor. The material presented here is for information purposes only; it is not a substitute for talking to your [...]
Loss of concentration and memory impairment, commonly referred to as “Gleevecbrain,” during GIST treatment is very common. This area is currently a hot topic for researchers who are studying a wide range of drugs while [...]
The unpleasant sensations of nausea and vomiting may accompany your GIST treatment. Yet, there are many things that can be done to help make you comfortable with or without prescription medication. One of the most [...]
