Journal Your Way to Better Health – Why Journaling Benefits Cancer Patients!
Journal your way to better health. Keeping a journal is a great way to help you during your fight against GIST. Read more about the benefits and types of journaling.
How to make the most of LRG website
The Life Raft Group has launched a new website. If you have not already, be sure to visit the new site at liferaftgroup.org for up-to-date news and information about GIST Cancer.
LRG Urges Governor Christie to Restore Cancer Funding
The LRG is continually involved in advocacy efforts to increase government spending on cancer research. We have joined forces with other cancer agencies to once again urge Governor Chris Christie and the New Jersey Legislature to restore the $1 million budget appropriation
The LRG Celebrates Rare Disease Day
Today is Rare Disease day, and since GIST is a rare disease we felt it important to remind everyone to take action. The Life Raft Group works hard to advocate for & support our members and their loved ones, but we need your help.
NIH Announces Pediatric and Wildtype GIST Clinic for June
A GIST Clinic has been announced by the National Institutes of Health. The upcoming "Pediatric and wildtype GIST Clinic" at the NIH is scheduled for June 27th-28th, 2013. There are spots available for the [...]
Antibody Slows GIST Growth According to Stanford University Study
A recent study at Stanford University School of Medicine shows that an antibody slows GIST growth. The study shows that the antibody binds itself to the surface of a GIST Tumor and causes the growth of cancer cells to slow in the mice they tested.
WORLD CANCER DAY – Find Out How You Can Get Involved!
Today is World Cancer Day, what are you doing to celebrate? Keep reading to learn how you can make a difference.
Lee Emerson – In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that another could not slay the dragon called GIST. Lee fought hard, he was calm and steady during the entire battle. He lived with the dragon since July of 2001. He was an athlete; lean and ready, with perseverance and endurance. He tried all the medicines plus radiation but could not hold it at bay.
Marek Szczesny – In Memoriam
Marek Szczesny passed away on October 25, 2010. Born on May 5, 1939 in Poland, Marek was an engineer and happily married man for more then 40 years. He was also the father of two sons, Krzysztof and Bartosz.
Member Story – Meghan Marre
Mary Marre says her daughter Meghan was diagnosed with GIST in the fall of 2002, just a few weeks before her 21st birthday. All through high school Meghan was anemic; she was also plagued with stomach problems. Each time a doctor would say it was heavy periods, ulcers, heartburn and the like … this to a child who outwardly seemed so healthy.