Alianza GIST gets two new reps
As Latin American members meet this week, Alianza GIST has added two representatives, from Brazil and Puerto Rico. Valaria Hartt joins us from Brazil, while Eileen Rolon will represent Puerto Rico.
Personalized Medicine – Another Look
The issue of personalized medicine, also referred to as "precision medicine" in the article, was addressed in a newsletter article by LRG Executive Director Norman Scherzer in February. We hope to follow up with more articles on the topic soon.
Who’s laughing now? Actress Mo Collins uses humor in her battle with GIST
Mo Collins is not your typical actress/comedienne, because Mo Collins is a GIST survivor. Keep reading to learn more about Mo Collins and her fight against GIST. Mo is using this gift in a very selfless way by organizing a comedy fundraiser for the Life Raft Group and GIST research.
LRG advocates for cancer funding in New Jersey
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 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and the New [...]
Join Our Tissue Bank – Help the LRG Find A Cure
Join our Tissue Bank - Help the LRG in the search for a cure. Wildtype GIST tissue is needed for a current LRG Research Team project. If you or a loved one are a wildtype GIST patient, please help the LRG Research Team in its search for the cure by donating your tissue.
Bulgarian GIST group increases reach
My name is Juliana Popova and I’m the chairperson of the Bulgarian support group for people with GIST – “GIST Alliance for Patients-Bulgaria”. Our organization was founded in January 2012. All patients can contact us [...]
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.
Treatment Guidelines for GIST
Treatment guidelines for GIST are established by experts to ensure that patients receive adequate care and appropriate therapies.
Chilean GISTers and CML patients meet!
On Saturday December 15, 2012, a group of CML and GIST patients got together to summarize activities done during 2012, and celebrate the end of the year.