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GIST Summit / GIST Day of Learning 2026

The GIST Summit 2026, held on March 21, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston was a highly successful collaborative event that brought together approximately 125 patients, caregivers, medical professionals, and subject matter experts from across the country.

By |2026-03-25T12:08:58-04:00March 25th, 2026|Advocacy, Events, GIST Education, News, Newsletter|

What does an Expanded Access Program mean for GIST patients?

Pharmaceutical companies may create an Expanded Access Program (sometimes called compassionate use) when a clinical trial is no longer enrolling but the medicine still shows promise.

By |2026-03-25T11:56:36-04:00March 5th, 2026|Clinical Trials, News, Newsletter|

LRG & Collaborators Publish New Paper on Adjuvant Imatinib in KIT Exon 9 Mutations

Published on February 26, 2026, this international study represents a major collaboration between The Life Raft Group and thirty-five leading cancer centers across the U.S., Europe, and Japan to better understand treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) with KIT exon 9 mutations.

By |2026-03-25T17:32:55-04:00March 4th, 2026|News, Research|

Patient & Caregiver of the Month – February 2026: Carolyn & Mark Dewalt

Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Carolyn & Mark shares their story.

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