Did You Know? Tissue Testing FREE for GIST Patients!
The Life Raft Group is currently conducting a tissue testing initiative for GIST patients to receive FREE Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Testing!
Efectos de la Nutrición y la Microbiota Intestinal en pacientes con GIST
TE INVITA A LA REUNIÓN DE PACIENTES PARA CONVERSAR SOBRE:"Efectos de la Nutrición y la Microbiota Intestinal en pacientes con GIST". La Sra. Carbajal-López describió los beneficios de una nutrición adecuada, la relación entre la nutrición y los procedimientos quirúrgicos, el vínculo entre el microbioma y el cáncer, y el ejercicio. 07 junio.
Join The Life Raft Group 20/20 Challenge!
As part of our 2022 “It’s Time to Tell the Stories” theme and as the LRG celebrates 20 years as a non-profit, we are committed to raising $20,000 by Life Fest New Orleans (July 29-31st) with this 20-20 Challenge.
Patient of the Month for May: James
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. It's Time to Tell the Stories! James shares his story.
LRG Virtual Tumor Board Benefits Multiple Patients Globally
The first LRG Virtual Tumor Review Board for 2022 was held in April. There were four cases presented from all over the world, emphasizing the importance of virtual reviews.
GIST Day of Learning – GDOL Washington, DC 2022
The Life Raft Group held a virtual GIST Day of Learning (GDOL) in Washington, DC on April 27th, 2022. Top GIST specialists presented the latest on research and treatment options and provided a comprehensive review of the science behind GIST.
Genetics and Genomics Testing – An ECPC E-module
The European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC) has published an e-module on Genetics and Genomics Testing in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.
Preview of ASCO 2022 GIST Abstracts & Presentations
ASCO’s Annual Meeting will feature GIST in 18 abstracts, posters, panels, and presentations. Here is a preview of the topics that will be presented at the conference in June.
Highlight of the “Rare Cancers: Great Unmet Medical Needs” Conference
One highlight of the "Rare Cancers: Great Unmet Medical Needs" CME Conference, hosted by Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center and co-sponsored by the Jed Ian Taxel Foundation for Rare Cancer Research, was a presentation on sarcomas by Dr. Gary K. Schwartz, member of the LRG Medical Advisory Board.
GIST Do It Walk NJ 2022 Gallery
Verona Park, Verona, NJ was the site of the third GIST Do It Walk NJ on April 9th. Patients, caregivers, family, friends and LRG staff gathered and walked to support #GISTresearch.