Injury to the kidneys can occur for a variety of reasons in patients with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST). In some cancers, such occurrence may be associated with the cancer treatment, radiation, or the disease itself. To some extent, comorbidities and concomitant treatment as well as lifestyle associated risk factors have also been linked to kidney […]
Acute Renal Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, kidney disease, Kidney Toxicities
Fundacion GIST Chile was invited by the Federation of Rare Diseases in Chile (FECHER) to participate in a meeting where the main topic was the need of a Rare Diseases Law in Chile. The meeting took place in Santiago, in a building that for many years was the Congress venue, and still hosts main parliamentary […]
Federation of Rare Disease in Chile, Fundación GIST Chile, GIST Advocacy, Piga Fernandez, Rare Disease Advocacy, Rare Disease Law
In honor of our H.E.R.O. campaign, we are profiling our GIST Superheroes By Belinda Gist, Guest Contributor Romans 12:12 “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer…” Let me introduce you to Cindy Farr. Cindy’s super power is her faith. Having become a Christian in her teenage years, Cindy has always sought God’s guidance and […]
Cindy Farr, GIST Superhero, Member Story
On July 13th, the Life Raft Group will be celebrating the third annual GIST Awareness Day! Every year, our goal is to increase awareness about GIST worldwide. This year, we are celebrating GAD with our H.E.R.O. Campaign, #Hero4Cancer. We need your support and assistance to Help Expedite Research Outcomes. Cancer research is in trouble and needs heroes […]
GAD, GIST Awareness Day, H.E.R.O. campaign, Moores Cancer Center, Mount Sinai Hospital