Yearly Archives: 2007

Immunotherapy Trial Strives to Improve Gleevec Response

2011 Update - Clinical trial results published open access in Cancer Immunology Immunotherapy. ". . . Interim analysis of eight patients demonstrated significant induction of IFN-γ-producing-CD8+, -CD4+, -NK cell, and IFN-γ-producing-tumor-infiltrating-lymphocytes, signifying significant Th1 response [...]

By |2018-07-09T10:38:36-04:00May 1st, 2007|Clinical Trials, Gleevec, News|

Mark Becker Talks Living With GIST

Occasionally I have read that some survivor says that getting cancer was the best thing that ever happened to him. I think, “That person is insane.” We all have a story to tell. The story may help explain how we live our lives and why we are who we are. It may not; but I have not yet met a person who has lived with cancer and has not been changed by the experience. This story is about my experience living with cancer and participating in a recent clinical trial.

By |2023-04-04T12:33:15-04:00April 10th, 2007|Member Stories|

Ellen Mayer Battles GIST with the Help of Art

Besides the arts, Ellen finds support in numerous places. “At first it was the GIST groups, [they are] still my support system when I get scared or have questions. The sites are like a security blanket; a year ago I was not happy about something and when I left the hospital I immediately called Norman Scherzer, LRG executive director, and that was very important to me.” She also finds the love and support she needs from her husband, Konrad; her two children and the rest of her family and friends.

By |2023-04-04T12:14:27-04:00February 11th, 2007|Coping with GIST, Member Stories|

Rachel Tate Fights GIST With the Help of Silversmithing

Rachel has no complaints; her art, family and friends have made her life whole, she feels truly blessed and does not fear for her future. “My life is so full, it’s just so wonderful. I would like to see my grandchildren mature and be a part of their lives for as long as possible. But I don’t feel that cloud hanging over my head.”

By |2023-04-04T12:15:31-04:00January 13th, 2007|Member Stories|

Hollie Ontrop Relates Her GIST Story

I was devastated. I was mourning the loss of an unborn child but didn’t want Gary to know. He was going through enough and I didn’t want him to feel worse because of me. So I would secretly throw perfectly clean clothes, hit pillows and randomly stop in parking lots to cry, scream and feel sorry for myself. It was my way of dealing (Granted, anyone who drove by me while I was throwing my tantrum most likely thought I was crazy but in a way I was).

By |2023-04-04T12:16:18-04:00January 11th, 2007|Member Stories|
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