I had a Gist removed about 9 years ago from my lower intestines was put on Imatnib (Gleevec) for
3 years. All was good until last year they found a small Gist on the exterior of my liver. Was put back on Imatnib
again, and was keeping it from growing my Oncologist suggested I double the dose but I refused because of the side effects would be brutal I opted for surgery to remove it. because of heart issues they didn't want to do surgery I opted for radiation treatments (cyber knife) and so far so good its shrinking away as it should! I will probably be on Imatnib for the rest of my life but if that's what it takes then so be it! my biggest advice is if they advise a scan do it! early detection is what saved my life 3 times! good luck!