Empowering patients with knowledge
Understanding GIST, one step at a time
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are a rare cancer of the digestive tract. We’re here to help you understand your diagnosis, explore your options, and find support — one clear step at a time.
Start Here: Understanding GIST
Bill, Living with GIST
Wherever you are on the path
Find your next step
I was just diagnosed
Receiving a GIST diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Start with a clear understanding of what GIST is, what your diagnosis means, and the important questions to ask your healthcare team as you begin making treatment decisions.
Newly DiagnosedI'm living with GIST
Resources, education, and support to help you navigate treatment and daily life with GIST.
Living with GISTPreparing for my appointment
Build a personalized list of questions to bring to your care team.
Doctor Discussion GuideHear from other patients
Real stories, poems, and perspectives from people who understand what you're facing.
Patient PerspectivesGIST Progression
Understand disease progression and what it may mean for your treatment plan.
The road ahead
Community Project
Below the Surface
Introducing a new project to create space for deeper conversations and connections, exploring how GIST — the symptoms, treatment impact, and realities of progression — can shape daily life, relations, and identity.
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Patient Perspectives
You are not alone on this path
Hearing how others have navigated diagnosis, treatment, and everyday life can bring real comfort. Explore stories, poems, and perspectives shared for and with the GIST community.
Talk with your doctor
Prepare for your next appointment with confidence
Use our interactive Doctor Discussion Guide to build a personalized list of questions and topics tailored to your GIST journey.
One-on-one support
Talk one-on-one with a GIST patient community educator
If you’re navigating a GIST diagnosis, it’s natural to have questions. We’re here to help you find answers and better understand your condition.
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