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Recently, I visited the emergency room for severe pain in my stomach, although unrelated, the CT Scan and later biopsy revealed I had metastatic cancerous tumors. I was diagnosed with a very rare advanced cancer called GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor). There is limited information to what causes this very rare unknown cancer. Chemotherapy for this type of cancer has also proven to be unsuccessful; immunotherapy and surgery are the only realistic options.
Currently, I have been taking a cancer medication called Gleevec to stop the spread and reduce the size of my GIST in hopes of a successful surgery. This April, I will be having surgery to remove the larger tumors. The surgery itself will be a very intensive procedure with me in the hospital for a week, and an estimated two months time to recover. I will also be on Gleevec for the unforeseeable future, potentially the rest of my life. In addition, I’m having CT Scans every three months and many medical appointments.
As GIST is very uncommon, anyone with any additional information or resources is greatly appreciated.
Although I did not envision a very rare cancer diagnosis called GIST being the next chapter in my life, I have accepted it and I am moving forward with whatever road lays ahead. Please let me remind you to slow down, be grateful, and surround yourself with the people that matter most to you.
Often my friends and family ask, “How are you doing? How do you stay so positive?” To me it’s easy; there are three things I focus on every day that I would like to share:
1. Be your best self. Staying positive is not always easy, but why would you want to be anything else? Life is far too short. You’re the star in your own movie, don’t ever forget to star in it!
2. Be enthusiastic every day. Be excited and you will find people are even more attracted to your energy. If it’s worth doing, why not give everything!
3. Enjoy life every day and never forget to laugh and make someone else laugh. Don’t take things too seriously; no matter what obstacles you face, everyone is faced with challenges in their lives.
Every prayer, every dollar, every gesture is greatly appreciated. All funds will directly go to all medical procedures, appointments, prescription medications, surgeries, biopsies, and CT Scans.
Thank you all for your love and support during this very challenging time,
Mick & Ashley
Recently, I visited the emergency room for severe pain in my stomach, although unrelated, the CT Scan and later biopsy revealed I had metastatic cancerous tumors. I was diagnosed with a very rare advanced cancer called GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor). There is limited information to what causes this very rare unknown cancer. Chemotherapy for this type of cancer has also proven to be unsuccessful; immunotherapy and surgery are the only realistic options.
Currently, I have been taking a cancer medication called Gleevec to stop the spread and reduce the size of my GIST in hopes of a successful surgery. This April, I will be having surgery to remove the larger tumors. The surgery itself will be a very intensive procedure with me in the hospital for a week, and an estimated two months time to recover. I will also be on Gleevec for the unforeseeable future, potentially the rest of my life. In addition, I’m having CT Scans every three months and many medical appointments.
As GIST is very uncommon, anyone with any additional information or resources is greatly appreciated.
Although I did not envision a very rare cancer diagnosis called GIST being the next chapter in my life, I have accepted it and I am moving forward with whatever road lays ahead. Please let me remind you to slow down, be grateful, and surround yourself with the people that matter most to you.
Often my friends and family ask, “How are you doing? How do you stay so positive?” To me it’s easy; there are three things I focus on every day that I would like to share:
1. Be your best self. Staying positive is not always easy, but why would you want to be anything else? Life is far too short. You’re the star in your own movie, don’t ever forget to star in it!
2. Be enthusiastic every day. Be excited and you will find people are even more attracted to your energy. If it’s worth doing, why not give everything!
3. Enjoy life every day and never forget to laugh and make someone else laugh. Don’t take things too seriously; no matter what obstacles you face, everyone is faced with challenges in their lives.
Every prayer, every dollar, every gesture is greatly appreciated. All funds will directly go to all medical procedures, appointments, prescription medications, surgeries, biopsies, and CT Scans.
Thank you all for your love and support during this very challenging time,
Mick & Ashley
Organizer and beneficiary
Michael Prozinski
Beneficiary