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My Family Needs Your Prayers by youngchopper(m): 3:12pm On Feb 04, 2015
Who could think that my younger brother who is so energetic would be down with
gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) a young soldier, a brother and a friend
nairalanders all my family needs is your prayers cuz this seems to me like cancer,
late last year he undergo a surgery to remove the tumor up till now its still growing, medical advice will be well appreciated too
thanks
Re: My Family Needs Your Prayers by Nobody: 4:48pm On Feb 04, 2015
youngchopper:
Who could think that my younger brother who is so energetic would be down with
gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) a young soldier, a brother and a friend
nairalanders all my family needs is your prayers cuz this seems to me like cancer,
late last year he undergo a surgery to remove the tumor up till now its still growing, medical advice will be well appreciated too
thanks

So sorry about your brother. I advice you go to a teaching hospital now that the strike has been called off. Receiving medical advice from online sources without test results and blog work available is too risky, also herbal vendors real and fake will also join in. I advice you go to a reputable hospital.

I wish your brother good health and speedy recovery.

From what I have read not all GST is cancerous

GIST is a rare type of sarcoma found in the digestive system, most often in the wall of the stomach. Some GISTS are not cancerous (they are benign.) But they can become cancerous if not treated. Generally speaking, the larger the GIST, the more likely it is to be cancerous.

These tumours have a rather complicated name. Gastrointestinal means they start in the digestive system (the gastrointestinal tract). Stromal means they develop from tissues that support the connective tissues, controlling the movements of the gut. Tumour means a lump or growth in the body.

About 6 out of 10 (60%) of these tumours start in the stomach. But they can begin anywhere in the digestive system, for example in the bowel or food pipe (oesophagus). Very rarely, they develop outside the gastrointestinal tract.

GIST is most common in people between 50 and 70 years old. We don't really know the cause. If you have the genetic condition neurofibromatosis (NF), it can increase your risk of developing GIST. Rarely, GIST can develop in children - there are about 20 cases a year in the UK.
GIST can be completely removed with surgery, then it may be cured. As with any cancer, there is a chance that the tumour could come back. Because of this risk, you will have regular check ups with your specialist for some time after your surgery. It is best that you talk to your own specialist about whether there is a risk of GIST returning, as the circumstances will be different for each person.

Since the discovery of Glivec, people with GIST that cannot be completely removed are doing much better. Unfortunately, specialists don't think it is a complete cure. How people respond to particular drugs will always vary, depending on all their individual circumstances. But generally, Glivec stops GIST from growing for around 2 years. Even if the GIST comes back, Glivec may still help to slow down the growth of the tumour and may help to control it for another few years. As Glivec is a relatively new treatment, we don't have the full picture as yet. According to our specialist advisors, the longest survivors are approaching 8 years of Glivec treatment, with no sign of their GIST returning. There is research to find out the best treatment for people to have after Glivec stops working.

The most common treatment for GIST is surgery. This alone may cure small tumours. But it is less likely that a surgeon can completely remove a larger tumour. If GIST has spread to other parts of your body, your surgeon may be able to remove these secondary tumours too.

Your surgeon removes the tumour and some tissue around it that doesn't contain any cancer cells. It depends on where your tumour is and how big it is, as to what surgery you'll need. To find information about surgery for where your cancer is go to our cancer types section and choose the part of the body the cancer is affecting. Then choose the surgery section for that type of cancer.

For tumours in the stomach the surgeon will remove part or all of your stomach and may need to remove your spleen. There is information about stomach surgery in the stomach cancer section. After surgery you will need to adjust the amount you can eat at one time. You will probably have to eat small, frequent meals (about two hourly) for quite a long time after the operation. There is information about diet after stomach surgery in the coping with stomach cancer section. If your tumour is in your bowel you can find information about surgery in the bowel cancer section.

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy don't work well for GIST, so researchers have been looking for other types of treatment. You may have a biological therapy called Glivec (imatinib) to treat GIST that was not completely removed with surgery. Glivec is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. This means it blocks a chemical (an enzyme) that the cancer needs in order to grow.
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancers-in-general/cancer-questions/what-is-the-treatment-for-gist-gastrointestinal-stromal-tumour

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Re: My Family Needs Your Prayers by youngchopper(m): 6:41pm On Feb 04, 2015
thanks
we have gone for the test and is came out as gist
we will be to a teaching hospital by friday

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Re: My Family Needs Your Prayers by Nobody: 6:46pm On Feb 04, 2015
youngchopper:
thanks
we have gone for the test and is came out as gist
we will be to a teaching hospital by friday

I wish your family peace and strength. Please stay mentally strong for him. If you give up on him or act as if his situation is hopeless he will see it in your eyes.
When my sister was faced with cancer she was always looking us in our eyes and sadly we couldn't ever maintain eye contact with her. Knowing what we know now we would have been stronger and enjoyed the last days with her rather than cry and run away from her and spend all the time in fear.

Whatever happens at the hospital ( it will be good news God willing) please stay strong, love your brother be there for him, keep his mind off the sickness and give him hope
God strengthen you
Re: My Family Needs Your Prayers by youngchopper(m): 6:53pm On Feb 04, 2015
aisha2:


I wish your family peace and strength. Please stay mentally strong for him. If you give up on him or act as if his situation is hopeless he will see it in your eyes.
When my sister was faced with cancer she was always looking us in our eyes and sadly we couldn't ever maintain eye contact with her. Knowing what we know now we would have been stronger and enjoyed the last days with her rather than cry and run away from her and spend all the time in fear.

Whatever happens at the hospital ( it will be good news God willing) please stay strong, love your brother be there for him, keep his mind off the sickness and give him hope
God strengthen you
thanks for your positive words

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Re: My Family Needs Your Prayers by anthoniaz(f): 6:56pm On Feb 04, 2015
By God's special grace, your brother will be healed.I will always pray for him.
Re: My Family Needs Your Prayers by resty4(m): 7:05pm On Feb 04, 2015
Jahovah rafah is his healer.count on our prayers and make the Lord favor him when you seek his medications from teaching hospital, FMC or any specialise medical facilities.
Re: My Family Needs Your Prayers by Nobody: 7:28pm On Feb 04, 2015
youngchopper:
Who could think that my younger brother who is so energetic would be down with
gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) a young soldier, a brother and a friend
nairalanders all my family needs is your prayers cuz this seems to me like cancer,
late last year he undergo a surgery to remove the tumor up till now its still growing, medical advice will be well appreciated too
thanks

See a specialist!
your best bet might be to take out the tumor and the part of the GI affected.
It might ot might not be cancer, a biopsy will show that!
As aisha2 said, he needs you strong! Stay strong for him!
I wish you good luck!
Re: My Family Needs Your Prayers by Nobody: 4:56am On Feb 05, 2015
aisha2, copying n pasting someone's work without sourcing it is called stealing ooo angry angry. found d whole writeup online, haba. angry angry
Re: My Family Needs Your Prayers by Nobody: 5:31am On Feb 05, 2015
aflyingbird:
aisha2, copying n pasting someone's work without sourcing it is called stealing ooo angry angry. found d whole writeup online, haba. angry angry

Yeah I know. Thanks for pointing that out in a bid to hurriedly post and offer some comfort I didn't realise I didn't copy the link. Edited now. Thanks for bringing it to my notice

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