Today, February 4, 2014, marks a pivotal day of awareness across the planet. Cancer, a disease of many faces, has tortured and threatened the lives of millions of people all over the world. Its victims [...]
The Life Raft Group is pleased to formally announce the creation of its first ever Global Medical Team. This team, which consists of leading physicians throughout the world, will provide the LRG the opportunity to [...]
Prior to 2000, surgery was the only known effective treatment for advanced GIST.
Some stomach GISTs smaller than 2 cm may pose more risk than previously thought according to a new report from China.
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?”
After her husband Bill was diagnosed with GIST in November 2010, Marlene and Bill entered the frightening and confusing world of doctors, hospitals, treatments and uncertainty.
From October 30th to November 2nd the Life Raft Group staff members attended the annual Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS) Meeting in NYC.
Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are the core of the well-established U.S. system for the protection of human research participants.
In early 2012, I was having gastric discomfort, so I took over-the-counter medication and it seemed to feel better.
Over the past seven years, thanks to the dedication and support of the GIST community, the LRG Research Team has challenged the traditional cancer research norms and set new standards for how research can [...]
