Links and Resources

The following websites and resources should provide you with all the information you could ever hope to learn about GIST Cancer (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors). Be sure to scroll down because the list is long.

While your visitng the sites offered by GSI and the Life Raft Group, I highly recommend joining the list serv networks of fellow "GISTers" and their families. 

Life Raft Group Canada - Ensuring no one has to face GIST alone

Life Raft Group (USA) - Offers a newsletter and patient support network list serv

GSI - GIST Support International - Patient Support Group and detailed information

GIST Global Network - Directory of resources available to GIST patients and their families

GIST Alliance - Site maintained by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. (Also contains a section for Healthcare Professionals). There is a disclaimer that the site is intended for U.S. residents.

100 Questions & Answers about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) by Ronald DeMatteo, Marina Symcox, George D. Demetri. In invaluable guide for anyone looking for information. (Available from Amazon.ca)

Gleevec - (aka Imatnib) Information from Novartis Pharmaceuticals about this first line targeted GIST cancer chemotherapy.

GIST Earth - Tell your story and share how your battle with GIST has impacted your life

What does a cure mean for you? - Site maintained by Life Raft Group. We want to know what a cure actually means to those people who are dealing with cancer every day.

GIST the Facts Research Fund - Donate to the BC Cancer Foundation, in support of GIST Cancer Research

GIST Cancer Research Fund (USA)

The Ride to Conquer Cancer (Team GIST has formed for the Vancouver to Seattle ride in June 2009, with funds going towards GIST cancer research at the BC Cancer Agency)

Bizibill - Personal site of GISTer Bill Smith