NCCN GIST Guidelines 2023 Patient Version
The NCCN updated the clinical practice guidelines in oncology for GIST and other cancers in April and now have released the patient guidelines. Find the links here.
GIST Day of Learning Virtual – Tennessee
A GDOL is a free one day event to help patients and caregivers learn more about this rare cancer, find support, and enhance their knowledge base to help them navigate their cancer journey.
Managing Your Mental Health after a Cancer Diagnosis
Sarah Paul of CancerCare discussed why mental health matters and discover ways to find the emotional support that is right for you.
Fueling GIST Research – Our Community in Action! Starts Now!
Accelerating GIST research is an important part of what we do at the LRG and we're asking you to join us this spring to raise funds towards GIST research. Read the ways you can be a part of Fueling GIST Research!
Fueling GIST Research – Our Community in Action!
Diana Nieves chatted with a group of fundraisers from our community - Jason DeLorenzo, Chelsea Madia and Dave Perry - who have combined GIST advocacy with a personal passion in their lives to raise funds for #GISTresearch.
NCCN GIST Guidelines 2023 – What You Need to Know as a GIST Patient
NCCN recently updated the clinical practice guidelines in oncology for medical professionals for several types of cancer including GIST. These guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various types of cancer and define the recommendations for management, care, and treatment of all cancers in the US. What do you need to know?
Nutrition Management Webinar & Multidisciplinary Approaches in GIST
The Life Raft Group partnered with Fundación GIST México to present Nutrition Management and Multidisciplinary Approaches in GIST for GIST patients and caretakers on March 16th at 12pm ET.
We’re Hiring – Join the LRG Team!
The LRG has an opening for a new position titled Associate Development Manager. This is a hybrid position that reports directly to the Chief Development & Involvement Officer and will focus on, but is not limited to, donor relations and fundraising.
European Patient Cancer Coalition Publishes Patient Guide for Cancer Biomarkers
European Patient Cancer Coalition published Patient Guide for Cancer Biomarkers in January 2023.
La Senda Verde Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
Caregiver Vicky Ossio, with Senda Verde co-founder Marcelo Levy (videographer), took us on a 40-minute trip into the Bolivian jungle to visit the beautiful wild animals and talk about their mission.