How to Manage Side Effects of GIST Therapies
Emmeline C. Academia, PharmD, BCOP provided an overview of GIST treatments and their side effects as well as home management for each type of symptom and when to call the clinic.
Impact of L-carnitine on Imatinib-Related Muscle Cramps
Dr. Yoon-Koo Kang of the Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea, discusses the results of his team's study on the effect of L-carnitine in muscle cramps in GIST patients who are on imatinib.
Common Side Effects & How to Manage Them
Every GIST patient (and person in general) is unique, however, there are some common issues that patients may face during their GIST journey.
¿Qué debo hacer si presento fátiga?
"¿Qué debo hacer si presento fátiga?" aportado por Fundación GIST México.
LRG Webcast: Symptom and Side Effect Management (Hebrew Subtitles)
Originally published in June of 2019, GIST Israel provided Hebrew subtitles for this webcast on Symptom & Side Effect Management.
LRG Webcast: Symptom and Side Effect Management
Symptom and Side Effect Management of GIST Treatment GIST and its treatment can cause a variety of symptoms. Adequate management of symptoms can improve a patient’s quality of life. Proper management can also allow [...]
Stepping into Personalized Side Effect Management with SideEQ
What Can SideEQ Do for You? What is personalized side effect management, and why is it important for your survival and quality of life? “Never judge a person until you’ve walked a mile in [...]
Tips for Summer Safety
Many people love the warm sun, beaches, and gardens, but along with those beautiful summer days comes the threat of sun damage. What does this mean for GIST patients?
National LeioMyoSarcoma Foundation and the Life Raft Group Announce Collaboration
The Life Raft Group is pleased to announce a new collaboration to provide access to our valuable resource tool, SideEQ, to the LeioMyoSarcoma Patient-Family-Care Partner Community. Commencing on May 5, members of [...]
Improving quality of life with SideEQ
Until cures are found, drug therapies are a lifeline to someone with cancer. Yet, the Life Raft Group’s GIST Patient Registry has recorded over 800 reports of patients interrupting their drug therapy usage because [...]