Manual de Nutrición Oncológica
This summer, GIST Chile released a cookbook in Spanish made with cancer patients in mind, filled with recipes for nourishment, comfort, and care.
The Global Advocate Academy Course (GAAC)
The New Horizons GIST Consortium has created a Global Advocate Academy Course (GAAC) targeted towards GIST patients, caretakers, oncologists, researchers, and organization representatives located worldwide.
Importancia del diagnóstico molecular en el GIST
El diagnóstico molecular en GIST impulsa tratamientos personalizados y más eficaces, dando forma al futuro de la precisión en la medicina.
Impact of Molecular Diagnosis in GIST
Molecular diagnosis in GIST drives personalized, more effective treatments, shaping the future of precision medicine.
Annual Bigman & Etzi Memorial Tailgate Raises Funds for The Life Raft Group
The family and friends of late LRG Board member Eric Biegansky. Eric's wife, Jill, and his kids, Ryan and Emma, along with dozens of Eric's friends gathered for a fundraiser in his memory.
Patient of the Month – July 2024: Tom Tiefert
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Tom Tiefert shares his story.
The Life Raft Group’s ASCO Educational Book Manuscript Published
The Life Raft Group is proud to share our ASCO Educational Book Manuscript - “Leveraging Patient Engagement Through Collaboration for Improved Global Health Outcomes in Sarcoma”
Advocating for Yourself or a Loved One with GIST
Santy DiSabatino, Director of our US GIST Mentor Program, chatted with a group of GIST patients who have extensive experience advocating for themselves and their loved ones for the best possible care.
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?
Join the LRG’s Vision – Thriving Together in 2023
The Life Raft Group is thankful to those who so generously supported us in 2022 and we hope you continue to support our new initiatives in 2023. #thrivingtogether