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20 03, 2020

Anxiety in the Time of Crisis

By |2022-01-05T11:01:51-05:00March 20th, 2020|News, Patient Support|

These are trying times for everyone. As we move into uncharted territory created by the coronavirus pandemic, it is normal for the average person to experience fearful thoughts. Add to the mix fears that are ever present for those with a cancer diagnosis and you have a formula for anxiety.

28 02, 2020

Fighting Anxiety & Depression on Your GIST Journey

By |2022-01-05T12:34:25-05:00February 28th, 2020|Coping with GIST, Newsletter, Survival Strategies|

A cancer diagnosis has a significant impact on patients, caregivers and their families. It is normal for someone diagnosed with GIST to feel a whole host of emotions ranging from anger to fear, sadness and anxiety about the future.

12 09, 2014

Meditation Can Be a Powerful Tool for Relieving Anxiety for Cancer Patients

By |2020-04-14T15:05:08-04:00September 12th, 2014|Coping with GIST, News, Patient Support|

Meditation has been used for centuries to relax the body and calm the mind. For cancer patients, it can be a powerful tool to help alleviate the fears and anxieties that accompany a cancer diagnosis.

11 07, 2022

Did You Know? The LRG Hosts Monthly Virtual GISTer & Caregiver Support Groups

By |2022-12-07T08:35:09-05:00July 11th, 2022|News, Patient Support|

The Life Raft Group hosts two monthly support groups - one specifically for GISTers and the other for Caregivers which meet twice a month- via Zoom.

29 03, 2022

A Caregiver’s Insights on GIST Care – Erawati Bawle

By |2022-04-01T13:19:44-04:00March 29th, 2022|Member Stories, News|

Erawati Bawle shares her insights on her husband's journey with GIST and reflects on the quality of medical care he received and a clinician's responsibility for their patients with the hope that it will give others clarity for their journey.

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