GIST Awareness Day 2021
Despite all the work done by our amazing members and friends to date there is still a huge lack of education and awareness that exists within the medical community and general public about GIST. [...]
It’s Time: The Life Raft Group Biomarker Testing Campaign – Advocate for this Lifesaving Tool
Uncovering the driving force behind each individual’s tumors is not just important, it is critical. In this post, we feature sarcoma experts discussing biomarker testing.
New Horizons GIST Presents Webinar on Mutational Testing for Global Community
This New Horizons GIST webinar is for GIST patients around the world. Hosted by SPAEN, this presentation focuses on mutational testing as a guide for the right therapy.
It’s Time: The Life Raft Group Biomarker Testing Campaign – Educating & Informing Payers
It's Time! Biomarker testing leads to an accurate diagnosis, avoiding the expense of unnecessary, expensive treatments. Biomarker testing leads to an accurate diagnosis, avoiding the expense of unnecessary, expensive treatments.
Genetic Testing Recommended for SDHx Mutation Carriers
This study strongly recommends genetic testing and regular biochemical testing and clinical exams for SDHx mutation carriers.
It’s Time: The Life Raft Group Biomarker Testing Campaign – Educating Oncologists
It's #TimeToGetTested. Understanding the role of mutations and biomarker testing is one of most important things patients must learn. It's time to bring together educates physician's about the importance of biomarker testing.
Dae Shik Kang Walks to Spread Hope
South Korean GISTer Dae Shik Kang, 62 years old, walked 430km (267 miles) to share hope and courage. Today Dae is still spreading hope & staying healthy.
Patient of the Month for May: Pamela Trovato Nau
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Pamela Trovato Nau shares her story.
It’s Time: The Life Raft Group Biomarker Testing Campaign – The Physician Community Speaks
It's #TimeToGetTested. Understanding the role of mutations and biomarker testing is one of most important things patients must learn. It's time to bring together our physician community to raise their voices! In this post, we present out Biomarker Declaration for GIST pertaining to testing.
Kate Hammond Raises Funds for Mom’s “Life Raft”
GISTer Tara Hammond's daughter, Kate, ran a bake sale and a Facebook fundraiser to raise money for The Life Raft Group called "Bake Sale for GIST Cancer!"