Effects of Nutrition and the Gut Microbiome in GIST Patients
The Life Raft Group partnered with Fundación GIST México to host “Effects of Nutrition and Gut Microbiome in GIST Patients” on May 4th, 2022, presented by Ms. Berenice Carbajal-López.
Navigating GIST NCCN Guidelines
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) creates guidelines for different diseases to guide physicians in their clinical practice. In this webinar, Dr. von Mehren will educate GIST patients and caregivers about these guidelines and provide some case study examples of how guidelines fit into the rubric of patient care.
Conversations with the LRG: A Conversation with the Rarest of the Rare
This webinar is the Life Raft Group's presentation in honor of Rare Disease Day. Rare disease day is an observance held on the last day of February to raise awareness for rare diseases and to help improve access to treatment and medical care.
Navigating Survivorship Care
NCCN’s Dr. Crystal Denlinger and Dottie Shead reviewed general principles of appropriate survivorship care and how to access and understand patient guidelines related to survivorship care.
The Value of Biomarker Testing: Case Studies Across Multiple Institutions
In this webinar, there were case study presentations from three top sarcoma institutions that demonstrate the value of biomarker testing. A Question & Answer session followed the presentations.
Immunotherapy and GIST
This webinar provided an overview of immunotherapy with some examples of studies exploring single agent versus combination of therapy in GIST.
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver focused on common challenges caregivers experience and how these challenges can often lead to burnout, while also highlighting the impact of COVID-19.
Perspectives in Biomarker Testing
This video is about understanding the role of mutations and biomarker testing in GIST. Knowing the driving force behind each individual’s tumors is not just important, it is critical in determining the most effective treatment for your mutation.
Conversations with the LRG: International GIST Mentors
On Thursday, October 7th at 2pm ET the LRG held “Conversations with the LRG". In this presentation, our Global GIST Mentors discussed the role of the GIST Mentor and how one can assist you on your GIST journey.
What GISTers Need to Know About Clinical Trials
Dr. David Josephy and Jim Hughes discuss clinical trials for GISTers and what you need to know.