Diane and I have GIST (Gastro-intestinal Stromal Tumor), a life-threatening disease that can suck the life outta' you if you let it. We've decided GIST doesn't deserve that power. It may kill us some day, but until that day comes, we've decided to FLY! We have GIST, but it doesn't have us. Diane's a musician. I'm a writer. That's who we are and GIST can't steal that from us. In many ways, our disease is a catalyst to write and compose today rather than some day. We want to tell the world our stories, but we are just two of thousands of GIST overcomers. Each one has a story to tell, not about disease and death, but about a passion to live life to the fullest.
GIST Watch Us Fly! is a blog dedicated to all GIST families (patients, caregivers and all who love them) who refuse to let their disease steal their life, their dreams, their ambition and their calling. It's a celebration site where we share our stories of kicking cancer in the teeth. Think of it as a campfire or a community center or wherever good stories are told to uplift and encourage others.
We want to hear how you are overcoming GIST. Click on the Submit your Story button above we'll help you share your story with the world.
When I was first diagnosed the first doctor told us it was pancreatic cancer. 2 very long days later a new and correct doctor told us it was gist! Wow we said, thats awesome! Our next sentence was, can we go out and celeabrate? Then I asked can I have a glass of champaign, doc said sure, I then asked can I have two, he said go ahead. Well thats just what we did! We went to our our favorate place and had a blast. I truly believe I've been lucky since the day I was born, and still am! So lucky it was gist instead of another!!!
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Barbara R.
That's great Barbara, I love your attitude!
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