In this section we will focus on understanding your fear of recurrence and examine scanziety. Most cancer patients encounter some fear of recurrence (the return of disease) during their cancer survivorship. This is a very [...]
Coping with GIST diagnosis is a huge hurdle that patients have to deal with. There are many questions that go along with GIST diagnosis. The first and probably most important thing that you need [...]
Many medications can leave a taste in your mouth or alter how various foods taste, but there are some helpful hints that can help. Coping with Altered Taste: Brush your teeth when you wake [...]
Weight gain and weight loss are two side effects on opposite ends that can occur when taking cancer medication. Following your physician’s orders on maintaining a healthy weight is important. If you lose too [...]
When to seek immediate help for emotional issues. If you or your loved one have any of these symptoms, notify a treatment professional or reach out to a support hotline such as the National [...]
Stivarga has just been approved in Japan for the treatment of GIST. Keep reading for more information.Official Stivarga Press Release:Bayer HealthCare has received approval from the Japanese authorities (MHLW) for the marketing of Regorafenib (Stivarga) [...]
The GIST Cancer Journal is the first journal specifically focused on Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST). Keep reading for more information.The GIST Cancer Journal Official Press Release:CONTACT/MEDIA INQUIRIES: Erin Kristoff, Marketing and Communications DirectorThe Life Raft GroupWayne Plaza [...]
GIST patients deal with anxiety on a daily basis. A recent article in the New York Times has uncovered that anxiety actually lingers long after cancer.
A recent article in CureToday.com revealed a study that shows how mind-body surgery prep may reduce anxiety. Keep reading for more information!
A Cure is Within Our Grasp! It is amazing what happens when you change what doesn't work - Our Life Raft Group Research Team is a great example of this
