GIST Patient Stories

We are grateful to all the following patients who have shared their GIST journey with us. Good progress is being made in the war against GIST, but as you will see, not every story has ended happily. Please seek early medical assistance and check out any symptoms which occur and are not normal for you.
If you would like to share your story with others via this site then we would love to hear from you.  Please email us at admin@gistcancer.org.uk and we will be in touch.  Every story is an individual journey but all share some common features.

GIST Patient Stories - Diagnosed during the COVID19 Pandemic

Being diagnosed with GIST cancer at any time is a hugely stressful experience, being diagnosed with GIST cancer in the midst of a global pandemic heightens the experience to a new level...

GIST Patient Stories