I'm new to this. I starting having back pain last year around this time. And a I had a small mass in my chest . I had a physical scheduled for April and after too many errors by my doctor and his team the MRI was done in July. After that my PCP told me to get my affairs in order, but hadn't consulted an oncologist. Finally got the biopsy results in November and they said it was a GIST. I was in horrible pain then, the GIST has sent tumors to my spine (causing the back pain) and my chest as well as liver. I was put on Imatiniv and within 2 weeks I was seeing results. After the PETSCAN they said the good news was that the tumors hadn't done any damage to my organs, but that it;s incurable. I switched to a PPO to be able to go to whoever I choose. Live the LA area. Any suggestions for doctors would be appreciated.