mnwampler's Journey with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)...
Survivor: Stomach Cancer > Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: about 11 years ago, Female, Age: 35
Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: about 11 years ago, Female, Age: 35
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mnwampler
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Experience with
Gastrointestinal Str...
over 9 years agoAnemia (low red blood cell counts)
Side Effects
I battled with Anemia through my whole process. The worst was the last two months of treatment. I had to receive Neupogen shots. Those shots saved my life, but were horrible.
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mnwampler
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Experience with
Gastrointestinal Str...
over 9 years agoHair loss (alopecia)
Side Effects
It's hard being 25 without hair. Talk about low self-esteem. I have been off of treatment for six months, my hair is to my ears. I will never take advantage of the emotional attachment to my locks.
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mnwampler
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Experience with
Gastrointestinal Str...
over 9 years agoNausea/Vomiting
Side Effects
Every single day, 24/7. I lost 40lbs while being on treatment for a year.
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mnwampler
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Experience with
Gastrointestinal Str...
over 9 years agoDrug or Chemo Therapy
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