Clinical Trials & Nutrition
Nutrition is important to keep in mind during any cancer treatment, but especially during a clinical trial.
GIST Day Of Learning – Michigan
The Life Raft Group’s GIST Day of Learning (GDOL) Michigan was hosted by Rogel Cancer Center at University of Michigan Health experts.
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.
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
Executive Director Sara Rothschild Participates in Medscape CME on GIST
LRG Executive Director Sara Rothschild took part in a CME course produced by Medscape titled 'Improving Outcomes & Quality of Life in Advanced GIST: Discussing the Patient Journey and the Latest Data.'
GDOL GIST Days of Learning: Opportunities to Grow
Our most recent GIST Days of Learning (GDOLs) were in-person again! Deputy Director, Laura Occhiuzzi and Senior Director of Outreach & Engagement Diana Nieves traveled to San Diego and Miami to meet with GIST experts and members of our community.
Surgical Considerations in GIST
In this webinar. Dr. Andrew Blakely, surgical oncologist, National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research, NIH, discussed the basics of surgical removal of primary GISTs and considerations in multimetastatic disease.
The Emerging Role of Circulating Tumor DNA in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
In this webinar, “The Emerging Role of Circulating Tumor DNA in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor”, Dr. Bialick discussed recent data looking at treatment outcomes based off KIT resistant mutations identified by circulating tumor DNA in patients with GIST.
Life Fest New Orleans 2022: Sights & Sounds
Life Fest has a roster of great GIST education programming but there's also time at the day's end to indulge in some local activities. Here's a list of some of the top attractions in NOLA.
Life Fest New Orleans 2022: Where to Eat?
Life Fest has a roster of great GIST education programming but there's also time at the day's end to indulge in some local cuisine. Here's a list of some of the top culinary experiences in NOLA.