Clinical Trials & Nutrition
Nutrition is important to keep in mind during any cancer treatment, but especially during a clinical trial.
Nutrition Management Webinar & Multidisciplinary Approaches in GIST
The Life Raft Group partnered with Fundación GIST México to present Nutrition Management and Multidisciplinary Approaches in GIST for GIST patients and caretakers on March 16th at 12pm ET.
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.
How to Balance Your Diet During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nutritional status plays a very important role in the prevention and treatment of contagious and non-contagious diseases. In the frame of a health contingency, the use of strategies that strengthen our nutritional status and immune system is essential.
Un Hígado vivo
Monitoreando la salud del hígado con GIST El hígado (liver), ubicado debajo de la caja toráxica derecha, es el órgano interno más grande del cuerpo y actúa como una fábrica que regula la digestión, [...]
A Lively Liver: Monitoring Liver Health with GIST
The liver, located under the right rib cage, is the body’s largest internal organ and acts as a factory, regulating digestion, blood content, nutrient production and storage. The liver processes all that funnels through [...]
LRG Webcast Series: Nutrition and Healthy Living with GIST
While Dr. Guhagarkar is a GIST patient, this webcast would benefit anyone who struggles with these issues, regardless of the disease they have. We believe that patients and caregivers sharing their experiences plays an important part in helping fellow patients live better with their disease and side effects.
What is Angiogenesis?
Angiogenesis is a natural biological process that promotes the body’s growth of new blood vessels used for healing and cell reproduction. As described by the Angiogenesis Foundation, it is controlled by the body’s production [...]
Nutrition – Absorbing Nutrients After Surgery
The digestive system is a group of organs that work together to feed the entire body by converting food into energy and basic nutrients. Food is ingested through the mouth; passed through the esophagus into the stomach; and filtered through the small intestine, pancreas and liver. Based on its particular function, each organ contributes in different ways to turn the food we eat into the nutrients we need.
Planning a Healthy Diet Post-Gastrectomy
page updated 4/9/2020 GIST patients often struggle with their diet and nutrient intake after a partial or total gastrectomy or an ileostomy. These procedures can cause trauma to the digestive system functions, deplete an [...]