Coping Strategies

Fatigue Reduction: Moving Towards a Better Future

As one of the most common side-effects of Gleevec, Sutent and Stivarga, fatigue is a condition that many GIST survivors are intimately acquainted with. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network defines cancer-related fatigue as “a [...]

By |2022-01-05T11:13:27-05:00April 7th, 2015|News, Side Effects|

Altered Taste Syndrome – Tips for Enjoying Food while Fighting GIST

There are a number of side effects caused by GIST medications. Altered taste syndrome is a common and annoying side effect for many GIST patients. Gleevec and Sutent have a bitter taste associated with them, like [...]

By |2022-01-05T13:35:27-05:00April 11th, 2014|News, Side Effects|
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