Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with a GIST 7 days ago, and I am scheduled for surgery on 6/16. I feel blessed because of the way this all played out. I went in for a routine endoscopy about some swallowing issues, and my GI doctor discovered the tumor. After second endoscopy with ultrasound and fine needle aspiration I was told that it was a GIST, approximately 3.5cm.

The other reason I am feeling blessed is the location, it is in the wall of the fundus, in the muscle tissue, and no other tumors were found in subsequent CT scans. My oncologist surgeon thinks this will be a curative surgery, barring any unforeseen issues.

I know not everyone has such prognosis, so my prayers are with everyone on this group, for comfort, peace, and healing.

I am now in the waiting mode; I will check in when I can and will give an update after surgery. I also know the doctor will be using the Da Vinci Robot for the surgery.

I would like to thank Mayo Clinic, and Ms. Young for this support group.

In Christ, David L