Australian GISTers Volunteer as LRG Country Liaisons
The LRG is pleased to welcome Shari Reid and Dr. Amy Kenworthy as country liaisons supporting GIST patients in Australia.
A Blessing from GIST – Super Max & Bryce
Professor Amy Kenworthy's GIST journey includes inspiring her son Bryce to help children in treatment for cancer. Bryce, at nine years old, decided to take action and created a project in 2016 called Super Max & Bryce.
Caregiver of the Month for November: Stephanie De Jong
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Stephanie De Jong shares her story.
GIST & Creativity – Ellen Mayer, Painter and GISTer
Artistic expression is an important psychosocial activity. In this two-part series, these GISTers - professional and amateur creatives, share their stories. In this post, painter, graphic designer & photographer, Ellen Mayer of NJ shares about her journey with GIST and creativity.
Save the Date – Women in Sarcoma Virtual Gala
Doctors, radiologists, nurses, social workers, pathologists, researchers and patients share their strength, hope, and experience with sarcoma patients and each other worldwide each day. The Life Raft Group is honoring a group of these women at the Women in Sarcoma with a Virtual Gala on December 10, at 6pm ET.
GIST & Creativity – MaKayla Evans, Medical Assistant, Artist, GISTer
Artistic expression is an important psychosocial activity. In this two-part series, these GISTers - professional and amateur creatives, share their stories. MaKayla Evans loves painting, drawing, and photography.
Thank You to Our Newest GEMs!
Become a GEM today! Our newly launched GEM Donor Program has a group of new donors that will help the LRG continue the work we do with patients and #GISTresearch. The [...]
Annual Report 2019
Our theme for 2019 was Travel with Us on the Path to Survival. GIST patients and caregivers are on a journey, seeking to survive this rare cancer. Our mission is to walk with them on their journey, providing resources to help them not only survive, but thrive. In 2019, there was a strong research component to our efforts, promoting the importance of real world data and real world evidence to enhance traditional research
Women in Sarcoma Program 2020
The Life Raft Group has developed the Women in Sarcoma program in recognition of the many women sarcoma specialists that engage with our organization and our patient and caregiver community.
Dr. Gina D’Amato Discusses Liquid Biopsy
Dr. Gina D'Amato, who appeared recently as moderator and contributor for the first Women in Sarcoma discussion panel, recorded a video discussing the use of liquid biopsy in sarcoma on OncTV for OncLive.