Promising future treatments for GIST after Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
A recent study by Margaret von Mehren, MD and Dr. Natthapol Songdej of Fox Chase Cancer Center discusses the role of new treatments for GIST
Cancer Treatment – The importance of patient enrollment in clinical trials
The future of cancer treatment relies on patient enrollment in clinical trials. In a recent Chicago Tribune article, a patient story is highlighted to illustrate the important role clinical trials play in cancer treatment, not only in [...]
Results from collaborative trial announced at ASCO
At the recent American Society of American Oncology Meeting (ASCO), Dr. George Demetri, Director of the Center for Sarcoma and Bone Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, presented results from a collaborative trial that indicates in [...]
How Do Immunotherapy Drugs Work?
A recent article from Cancer Research UK discusses immunotherapy, and the attention its role in the future of cancer treatment may play. In response to the interest in immunotherapy at the 50th Annual Meeting of [...]
Restructuring Clinical Trials to Find a Cure
Research!America and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network held a meeting in New York this year to discuss ways to restructure clinical trials to find a cure for cancer.
Trial Finds that Adjuvant Imatinib Impacts Recurrence-Free Survival
A recent clinical trial found that 1 year of adjuvant imatinib was able to increase recurrence-free survival. Keep reading to learn more.
2013 LRG Research Team Progress Report
Accomplishments—Recent Progress: 1. Using mouse models, successfully attacked GIST with antibodies, essentially telling immune system to eat the cancer cells.
New Treatments for GIST: Finding the Right Combinations
Prior to 2000, surgery was the only known effective treatment for advanced GIST.
Reasons why GISTer’s are on no treatment
One of the frequently asked questions from the GIST Community is “Why are there some GIST patients who do not take any medication to treat GIST?”
The Life Raft Group Attends 18th Annual CTOS Meeting in NYC
From October 30th to November 2nd the Life Raft Group staff members attended the annual Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS) Meeting in NYC.