GIST Cancer UK News
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Presentations from the London meeting
Video recordings from the recent London Patient/Carer event are now available under the ‘Patient Meetings‘ section of this site.
Continue reading →Generic Imatinib poster
At the recent BSG Conference, Drs Bulusu and Jennifer Harrington presented findings from an initial exploration of the effectiveness of different generic versions of imatinib,
Continue reading →GCUK at the BSG Conference
GIST Cancer UK has been representing GIST patients at the British Sarcoma Group Conference in Newport, Wales. As well as talking about what we do, Terry Weldon contributed to a session on living with incurable cancer.
Continue reading →British Pharmaceutical Society
What does genetics have to do with making new medicines? The British Pharmaceutical Society has recently released a simple video showing how a person’s genomics can help scientists create more effective medicines.
Continue reading →British Sarcoma Group Conference
GCUK will be at the March BSG conference interacting with leading healthcare practitioners dealing with sarcomas (of which GIST is one type) with a stand promoting our work and representing patient interests on a panel.
Continue reading →Management of soft tissue sarcomas: Clinical update
Tuesday 26th September 2023. The aim of this conference is to provide a state of the art review of multidisciplinary sarcoma care with emphasis on what is new, clinically relevant and controversial in the managements of sarcomas Topics will include a review of diagnosis, the importance of referral centres and all aspects of multidisciplinary management […]
Continue reading →Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer: In-Person Study Day
Royal Marsden Hospital 22nd February 2023 This event is aimed at medical, nursing and allied health care professionals who have an interest in care of teenage and young adult patients with cancer. No previous experience is necessary Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer Study Day Programme P[5]
Continue reading →Terry W’s Story:
I was diagnosed in late summer 2014, when I experienced some sharp and persistent abdominal pain. This was initially diagnosed as a bowel problem, and was prescribed anitobiotics. When it did not respond to treatment, I was referred to RSCH Guildford for further investigation. A CT scan showed a massive stomach tumour, described as a […]
Continue reading →Merry Christmas from all at GIST Cancer UK…
Wishing everyone a wonderful festive season and peace, health and happiness for 2023.
Continue reading →Generic Imatinib
A survey of GCUK members experiences of taking different branded versions of imatinib has recently been undertaken. Our thanks to all who responded.
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