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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190907
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SUMMARY:Colorado Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Colorado Life Raft support group meeting is being held on Saturday\, Sept.\n7th at 11:00am in the Denver suburbs (80111 area code). All GISTers and caregivers/family are welcome.\nWith David Josephy of The Life Raft Group Canada \nPlease email for specifics if interested. \nJohn Abrams\nLRG Colorado State Leader \n\nContact for more information/RSVP\n\n  \nSpecial Guest: David Josephy\n \nDavid Josephy is a Profesor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph\, where he has taught for more than 35 years. He has been President of GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada (LRGC) since its inception in 2009. In 2010\, David spent a sabbatical term working in the laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Fletcher\, a leading GIST researcher at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. David is a member of the Science Team of The Life Raft Group (USA) and collaborates with GIST patient support groups around the world. His research interests are in the field of Molecular Toxicology. He is particularly interested in the scientific basis for development of new small-molecule drugs for GIST \n 
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/colorado-support-group-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T143456Z
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SUMMARY:Informational Webinar on Avapritinib
DESCRIPTION:Informational Webinar on Avapritinib Clinical Trial Program in GIST – presented by Blueprint Medicines\n\nRECAP HERE\n\nTuesday\, August 20\, Blueprint Medicines is working with The Life Raft Group and GIST Support International to host a webinar providing a data update from the registration-enabling NAVIGATOR trial of the investigational treatment avapritinib in patients with PDGFRA Exon 18 mutant GIST and fourth-line GIST. These data were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting on June 1\, 2019. Please see here for the press release summarizing the data and the slides presented at ASCO. \nThe webinar will be held on August 20th beginning at 4:00 p.m.\, Eastern Time (1:00 p.m.\, Pacific Time).  Maria Roche\, Senior Medical Director at Blueprint Medicines\, will provide an overview of the data presented at ASCO and an update on ongoing or planned studies in multiple lines of GIST treatment. We invite patients with GIST and their families to participate in this informational webinar – see details to access the webinar below. \nPlease submit suggested questions that you would like to be addressed during the webinar to patients@blueprintmedicines.com by Thursday\, August 15th.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/informational-webinar-on-avapritinib/
CATEGORIES:Research,Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184334
CREATED:20190711T153122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T174529Z
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SUMMARY:LRG Webcast Series: When to Consider Surgery
DESCRIPTION:This webcast will address the issues surrounding the decision to have an operation. Most GIST patients will see a surgeon at some point during their treatment. The decision to consider surgical options depends on a number of factors such as tumor location\, tumor size\, tumor number\, response to drug therapy\, and risk of recurrence. \nDr. Jason Sicklick from Moores Cancer Center at the University of California San Diego will discuss situations when surgical management may be appropriate for managing localized\, regionally advanced and metastatic GIST. \n\nListen To The Webcast\n\nThere will be a 15 minute Q & A at the end of the presentation.\n \nAbout the Presenter:\nJason K. Sicklick\, MD\, FACS\, is an Associate Professor of Surgery\, Division of Surgical Oncology; and Co-Director\, Biorepository and Tissue Technology Shared Resource\, Moores Cancer Center at the University of California\, San Diego\, UC San Diego Health Sciences. \n  \n  \n  \n\nTechnical Tips to Join Meeting:\n\nThis is a web-only meeting\, accessed only by your internet connection. Participants are encouraged to use the web link automatically provided after registration and to use computer speakers (and/or headsets if available) to hear the audio portion of the meeting. Please log in at least ten minutes prior to the start of the webinar.\nPlease ensure you have an updated version of Adobe Flash Player (Google Chrome has Flash built-in).\nIf you are using a mobile device or tablet\, in order to view and hear the conference\, download the ReadyTalk App from your App store.\n\n\nDisclaimer:\nWe cannot provide individual medical advice during this webcast. Information provided in this webcast is not intended as a substitute for your physician’s guidance and care.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/lrg-webcast-series-when-to-consider-surgery/
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Rothschild":MAILTO:srothschild@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184334
CREATED:20190701T201615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T174617Z
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SUMMARY:Novel Treatments in GIST
DESCRIPTION:View Webcast\n\nSarcoma EuroNet (SPAEN) is hosting this webcast on July 24th 2019\, 8pm CEST/2pm EST by Dr. Jonathan Trent\, Professor of Medicine\, Associate Director\, Clinical Research Director\, Sarcoma Medical Research Program\, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center\, University of Miami\, Miami\, Florida\, USA. \nLink to join via computer: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/801950117\nAccess Code: 801-950-117
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/novel-treatments-in-gist/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184334
CREATED:20190701T191100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T202820Z
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SUMMARY:GIST Awareness Day - Nairobi\, Kenya
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate GIST Awareness Day (GAD) at a GIST Day of Learning from 8-11am on July 20th at The Nairobi Hospital Cancer Center with Henzo Kenya\, in partnership with The Nairobi Hospital and The Max Foundation. You can download the flyer pictured below here.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gist-awareness-day-nairobi-kenya/
LOCATION:Nairobi Hospital Cancer Center\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,International
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ORGANIZER;CN="Henzo Kenya":MAILTO:info@henzokenya.or.ke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184334
CREATED:20190702T205900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T151522Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Deciphera's INTRIGUE Clinical Trial
DESCRIPTION:July 15th\, 4-5pm ET \nPresented by Dr. Jonathan Trent\, Professor of Medicine\, Associate Director\, Sarcoma Medical Research Program\, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center\, University of Miami –  Miami\, Florida\, USA \nDuring the webinar Deciphera will provide education on the following topics: \n\nAn overview of Deciphera Pharmceuticals\, Inc.\nUnderstanding gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST)\nCurrent treatment options for GIST patients\nAn overview of the INTRIGUE Clinical Trial\n\nViewing Link: www.intriguewebinar.com\nDial-in Number: 1-877-594-8353\nAccess code: 46721740 \nDownload Deciphera Intrigue flyer \n\n \n 
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/understanding-decipheras-intrigue-clinical-trial/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190715
DTSTAMP:20260403T184334
CREATED:20190701T181532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T152321Z
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SUMMARY:GIST Awareness Day - Mumbai\, India
DESCRIPTION:The Max Foundation is planning a special day for Friends of Max (FOM) on Sunday\, July 14th in Mumbai\, India to observe and celebrate GIST Day of Awareness (GAD) 2019. This is the annual Patient Group Meeting for the FOM Mumbai City Chapter in the Tata Memorial Hospital auditorium. We are expecting a large group of CML and GIST patients as well as our oncologist fraternity and many of our nonprofit peers from around the city. Please join us! For more information contact Viji Venkatesh at vvenkatesh@themaxfoundation.org or Nikhil Guhagarkar at gdental99@gmail.com. \n  \n 
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gist-awareness-day-mumbai-india/
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,International
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Max Foundation":MAILTO:vvenkatesh@themaxfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184334
CREATED:20190708T131403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T132445Z
UID:10000034-1563022800-1563022800@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:GAD Luncheon - Metro NY Area
DESCRIPTION:Hello NY Metro area GISTers! \nPlease let me know if you are able to join us this year at our annual GIST Awareness Day luncheon on July 13th at 1:00 pm. \nJuly 13th at 1:00 pm – Please RSVP asap to Pat Swenson.\nBethpage State Park
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gist-awareness-day-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pat Swenson":MAILTO:pbondaswenson@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190714
DTSTAMP:20260403T184334
CREATED:20190702T201328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T174815Z
UID:10000032-1562976000-1563008400@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:HAGÁMOSLO POSIBLE
DESCRIPTION:A GIST Awareness Day event presented by Fundación GIST Chile on July 13\, 2019\nDía internacional de la concientización del GIST\nColaboremos para lograr tener diagnósticos oportunos y tratamientos adecuados para los pacientes con GIST\, y para tener una Ley Nacional del Cáncer con financiamiento. \n \ndownload flyer\nHagámoslo posible – GIST Chile \nGIST and other gastrointestinal cancer patients and caregivers will meet to raise awareness of the needs of cancer patients in Chile to have a National Cancer Law with a budget assigned by the government. \nAgenda:\nWelcome new patients \nHow can we help ourselves to have a good quality of life? \nUpdate on news regarding the status of the National Cancer Law \nCoffee Break \nShare individual experiences \nGroup and individual GAD 2019 photos \nLocation:\nAv. Cristobal Colon 4198\, Las Condes\, Santiago\, Chile \nFor more information contact: pfernandez@gistchile.cl
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/hagamoslo-posible/
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fundaci%C3%B3n GIST Chile":MAILTO:pfernandez@gistchile.cl
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184334
CREATED:20190304T155816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T174851Z
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SUMMARY:GDOL Portland 2019
DESCRIPTION:See recap of event\n\nGDOL (GIST Day of Learning) is a free one day event to help patients and caregivers learn more about this rare cancer\, find support\, and enhance their knowledge base to help them navigate their cancer journey. \nThe Life Raft Group has a simple focus: to cure a form of cancer — GIST — and to help those living with it until then. To do this\, the Life Raft Group focuses on three key areas: research\, patient support & education\, and advocacy\, which lay the foundation of our mission to ensure the survival of GIST patients through a comprehensive approach connecting individual patients’ needs\, the worldwide community of GIST advocates and the global health and research environment. \n\nView agenda for GDOL Portland\n\nRegister by clicking the button above. Any questions\, please contact Diana Nieves\, dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gdolportland2019/
LOCATION:Oregon Health & Science University\, Robertson Life Sciences Building\, 2730 SW Moody Ave\, Room 2S060\, Portland\, OR\, 97201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184334
CREATED:20190605T174046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T174912Z
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SUMMARY:Symptom and Side Effect Management
DESCRIPTION:Listen to the Webcast\n \nGIST 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 the patient to remain on treatment without a decrease in dosage\, interruption of treatment\, or even the discontinuation of treatment. Staying on treatment as prescribed gives patients the best chance of a good outcome and in some cases has been shown to improve survival rates. \nIn this webcast\, Dr. Lori Williams\, Associate Professor in the Department of Symptom Research at MD Anderson Cancer Center\, will review common symptoms associated with GIST and some of its treatments. She will present methods patients can use to self-manage symptoms as well as how to discuss and when to report symptoms to health care providers. \nPete Knox\, LRG Senior Director of Research\, will also share an update on our interactive side effects management platform\, SideEQ. This platform is a great tool to allow patients to optimize their overall health by learning and sharing tips with others on how to manage side effects. To learn more\, visit MySideEQ.org \nThere will be a 15 minute Q & A at the end of the presentation. \nAbout the Presenters:\nDr. Lori Williams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Symptom Research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse. She has worked in oncology nursing for more than 35 years. She is a member of the executive board of the Patient Advocate and National Patient Advocate Foundations and a secretary-treasurer of the Board of the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. Her current work at MD Anderson involves the study of symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment. She is currently working with leadership at MD Anderson to institute routine clinical symptom monitoring for all patients. \nAs Senior Director of Research\, Pete Knox is a key member of the Real World Evidence Team\, utilizing his analytic skills to provide strategic oversight of the Life Raft Group’s research and data platforms. In this role\, he identifies and develops potential collaborations with institutions and organizations that utilize data to advance research\, with the goal of improving overall survival and quality of life for GIST patients. \n\nTechnical Tips to Join Meeting:\n\nThis is a web only meeting\, accessed only by your internet connection. Participants are encouraged to use the web link automatically provided after registration and to use computer speakers (and/or headsets if available) to hear the audio portion of the meeting. Please log in at least ten minutes prior to the start of the webinar.\nPlease ensure you have an updated version of Adobe Flash Player (Google Chrome has Flash built in).\nIf you are using a mobile device or tablet\, in order to view and hear the conference\, download the ReadyTalk App from your App store.\n\n\nDisclaimer:\nWe cannot provide individual medical advice during this webcast. Information provided in this webcast is not intended as a substitute for your physician’s guidance and care.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/symptom-and-side-effect-management/
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Rothschild":MAILTO:srothschild@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184334
CREATED:20190423T193419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T193419Z
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SUMMARY:Life Raft Group Canada - Kitchener Get-Together
DESCRIPTION:This is an invitation for GIST patients\, caregivers\, and anyone interested in GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors) to get together to lear more about this rate disease and share collective knowledge about living with and managing GIST. \nSunday\, May 26th\, 2019 – 2PM-4PM\nDoors open at 1:30 \n\nHazel McLeod will lead an informal round-table discussion\n \nDavid Josephy will give a GIST presentation that includes a Q&A session\nDavid Josephy is a Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph\, where he has taught for more than 35 years.  He has been President of GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada (LRGC) since its inception in 2008. In 2010\, David spent a sabbatical term working in the laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Fletcher\, a leading GIST researcher at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. David is a member of the Science Team of The Life Raft Group (USA) and collaborates with GIST patient support groups around the world.  His research interests are in the field of Molecular Toxicology. He is particularly interested in the scientific basis for development of new small-molecule drugs for GIST. \n\nTo REGISTER or for further INFORMATION \n please reply to this email or\ncontact Life Raft Group Canada\n855-574-4478\ninfo@liferaftgroup.ca
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/life-raft-group-canada-kitchener-get-together/
LOCATION:Mill Courtland Community Centre\, 216 Mill Street\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,International
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ORGANIZER;CN="Malcolm Sutherland%2C GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada":MAILTO:malcolm.sutherland@liferaftgroup.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184334
CREATED:20190304T161832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T142716Z
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SUMMARY:GDOL Tampa 2019
DESCRIPTION:see recap of event\n\nGDOL (GIST Day of Learning) is a free one day event to help patients and caregivers learn more about this rare cancer\, find support\, and enhance their knowledge base to help them navigate their cancer journey. \nThe Life Raft Group has a simple focus: to cure a form of cancer — GIST — and to help those living with it until then. To do this\, the Life Raft Group focuses on three key areas: research\, patient support & education\, and advocacy\, which lay the foundation of our mission to ensure the survival of GIST patients through a comprehensive approach connecting individual patients’ needs\, the worldwide community of GIST advocates and the global health and research environment. \n\nView Agenda for GDOL Tampa\n\nRegister by clicking the button above. Any questions\, please contact Diana Nieves\, dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gdoltampa2019/
LOCATION:Stabile Research Building at Moffitt Cancer Center\, 12902 Magnolia Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184334
CREATED:20190328T171049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T160559Z
UID:10000023-1558028700-1558045800@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Water of Life
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\n\nNow in its fifth year\, the Water of Life is a wonderful evening. Considered by Forbes Online to be one of the top whisky events in the world (and just one of two in the United States to make the list) this event benefiting the Life Raft Group is your chance to enjoy several top spirits with the experts who can discuss them best. \nWhether you crave a spirit that is old in age\, or old and dusty due to years in the bottle; one that is smoky; one that is heavily influenced by a sherry cask\, or bourbon cask\, or port cask; or one from world markets other than just the US or UK\, the Water of Life is the best opportunity to quench your thirst. Maybe a cigar as well? \nIt will also quench your thirst for knowledge. Enjoy your drams in the presence of some of the best-known makers\, ambassadors\, distributors\, retailers\, bloggers\, and even purchasers assembled at a whisky event. \nWith pricing tiers for a range of aficionados\, from beginners to Keepers\, the Water of Life allows something for everyone. Whether you select standard\, VIP\, or Ultra-VIP you will treated to a memorable night. \nAnd remember\, as your ticket price is considered a charity donation\, you can feel good about yourself\, while also feeling quite good! \nSlàinte Mhath! \nCome to Water of Life 2019 and support The Life Raft Group.\n\nThe mission of the Life Raft Group is to enhance survival and quality of life for people living with GIST through patient-powered research\, education and empowerment\, and global advocacy efforts.\n\nWednesday May 15 at 6pm\nUltra-VIP event (exact details sent to attendees)\n\n\nThursday May 16\n5:45 pm – 6:30 pm\n\n\n\nMasterclass\n6:30 pm -7:30 pm\nVIP Only\n\nMain Event\n7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/water-of-life/
LOCATION:The Platform At The Pennsy\, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184334
CREATED:20190506T161817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T152602Z
UID:10000026-1558008000-1558011600@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:LRG Webcast: Optimizing Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in optimizing your treatment? \n\nListen to the Webcast\n \nThis world-renown GIST expert from Europe will share his wealth of experience and insight about how he has helped patients live longer\, and how he consults with fellow physicians on the best treatment plan for their patients. \nDr. Peter Reichardt is Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Oncology and Palliative Care at the Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch in Berlin\, Germany\, and is Director of the Cancer Center Berlin-Buch and the Sarcoma Center Berlin-Brandenburg. \nIn this webcast Dr. Reichardt will discuss surgery for metastatic disease\, imatinib plasma level testing\, and the management of side effects. \nHe will also cover dosing\, dose escalation and dose schedules\, and will explain mutations and the importance of mutational testing. \n\nAbout the Presenter:\nDr. Peter Reichardt trained in internal medicine and haematology/oncology at the University of Heidelberg and at the MD Anderson Cancer Center\, Houston\, TX\, USA. From 1992 to 2007\, he was a consultant at the Charité University Hospital in Berlin. Dr. Reichardt has led and conducted multiple clinical trials in bone sarcomas\, soft tissue sarcomas\, and gastrointestinal stromal tumours in the adjuvant\, advanced\, and refractory settings.\n\nDr. Reichardt is a co-author of the current European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) guidelines for the management of GIST\, soft tissue and bone sarcomas and a member of the ESMO Sarcoma Faculty. He is chairman of the Scientific Committee of the GIST and Sarcoma patients’ organization ‘Das Lebenshaus’\, a member of the Medical Board of the MAX Foundation\, and a member of the Life Raft Group’s Global GIST Advisory Team. Dr. Reichardt has contributed to numerous publications on soft tissue sarcoma and GIST management in leading oncology journals.\n\nThere will be a 15 minute Q&A at the end of the presentation.\n\nTechnical Tips to Join Meeting:\n\nThis is a web only meeting\, accessed only by your internet connection. Participants are encouraged to use the web link automatically provided after registration and to use computer speakers (and/or headsets if available) to hear the audio portion of the meeting. Please log in at least ten minutes prior to the start of the webinar.\nPlease ensure you have an updated version of Adobe Flash Player (Google Chrome has Flash built in).\nIf you are using a mobile device or tablet\, in order to view and hear the conference\, download the ReadyTalk App from your App store.\n\nDisclaimer:\nWe cannot provide individual medical advice during this webcast. Information provided in this webcast is not intended as a substitute for your physician’s guidance and care.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/lrg-webcast-optimizing-treatment/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184334
CREATED:20190418T201024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T201024Z
UID:10000005-1557579600-1557586800@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Chicago - LRG Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GIST Chicago Support Group\nSupport group for people living with GIST in the Chicago area. \nThe typical agenda includes Patient GIST Journey updates and may also include outside subject matter experts as well as informal updates on GIST management and recent GIST publications or meeting presentations. \nAttendees are asked to bring a snack or beverage to share. \nIf you are planning to attend\, please RSVP via text to 847-302-5133\, so that we can plan for food and room setup. \nLocation: Wellness house is located at 131 N. County Line Rd. One block east of Hinsdale Hospital. Parking is free. \nDoors open at 12:30pm \n 
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/chicago-lrg-support-group-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184335
CREATED:20190412T124722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T200540Z
UID:10000020-1557572400-1557572400@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Colorado - LRG Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Colorado Local Support Group Meeting! \nMay 11\, 2019 @ 11 am Central \nHost: Colorado State Leader\, John Abrams \n\nRegister by Email\n\nYou will receive location details upon registration. \n(The meeting will be held in Englewood\, Colorado) \n\n  \n 
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/colorado-lrg-support-group-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184335
CREATED:20190410T143442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T144328Z
UID:10000021-1557388800-1557412200@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:GDOL New Jersey 2019
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\nGDOL (GIST Day of Learning) is a free one day event to help patients and caregivers learn more about this rare cancer\, find support\, and enhance their knowledge base to help them navigate their cancer journey. \nThe Life Raft Group has a simple focus: to cure a form of cancer — GIST — and to help those living with it until then. To do this\, the Life Raft Group focuses on three key areas: research\, patient support & education\, and advocacy\, which lay the foundation of our mission to ensure the survival of GIST patients through a comprehensive approach connecting individual patients’ needs\, the worldwide community of GIST advocates and the global health and research environment. \n\nview agenda for GDOL NJ\n\nRegister by clicking the button above. Any questions\, please contact Diana Nieves\, dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gdol-new-jersey-2019/
LOCATION:Courtyard Marriott\, 263 U.S. 46 West\, Wayne\, 07470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184335
CREATED:20190423T160916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T161403Z
UID:10000004-1557320400-1557320400@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Ask the Experts LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about GIST?\nDo you have some burning questions to ask GIST experts?\n\nMembers of the LRG GIST Global Expert Surveillance Team\nwill be at the LRG offices on May 8th at 1:00 pm ET for an\nAsk the Experts LIVE event to be broadcast on YouTube Live.\n\n\n\n \nDr. Gary Schwartz\nColumbia University Irving Medical Center \n\nDr. Jason Sicklick\nMoores Cancer Center\, University of California\, San Diego\n\n\nDr. Jonathan Trent\nSylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center \n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome you to submit your questions ahead of time.\nQuestions can be emailed to Sara Rothschild at srothschild@liferaftgroup.org.\nViewers can also ask questions live during the event.\n\n\nDisclaimer:\nWe cannot provide individual medical advice during this live event. Information provided is not intended as a substitute for your physician’s guidance and care.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/ask-the-experts-live/
LOCATION:You Tube Live
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Rothschild":MAILTO:srothschild@liferaftgroup.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184335
CREATED:20190115T165431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T213051Z
UID:10000024-1556956800-1556967600@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:GIST DO IT NJ
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of fun and fundraising\n\nWalk to find a cure\nRefreshments\nGiveaways\nGuest Speakers\nand much more\n\nClick below to Register\, Create a Team\, or Join a Team \n \n\n\n\nAll participants raising $50+ will have the chance to receive special recognition gifts based on their fundraising level. (Includes registration fee) \n$50 \n·  GIST DO IT T-Shirt \n$150 \n·  GIST DO IT T-Shirt \n·  GIST DO IT Water Bottle \n$500 \n·  GIST DO IT T-Shirt \n·  GIST DO IT Water Bottle \n·  Social Media Recognition \n$1000 \n·  GIST DO IT T-Shirt \n·  GIST DO IT Water Bottle \n·  Social Media Recognition \n·  Newsletter Recognition \nFunds from GIST DO IT will be directed towards GIST Research \n\n\n\nFor questions or sponsorship opportunities please contact Diana Nieves by phone or email \n973-837-9092 ext. 102 \ndnieves@liferaftgroup.org
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gistdoitnj/
LOCATION:Verona Park\, Bloomfield Ave & Lakeside Avenue\, Verona\, NJ\, 07044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Fundraising
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184335
CREATED:20190418T143423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T155606Z
UID:10000019-1556888400-1556892000@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:LRG Webcast: Genetic Testing and SDHx Mutations
DESCRIPTION:Genetic Testing and SDHx Mutations:\nWhat do they have to do with PGL/GIST/Pheos?\nLISTEN TO WEBCAST\n\nThis webcast will highlight how SDHx mutations impact risks for paraganglioma\, pheochromocytomas\, and GIST. We’ll discuss why genetic testing is helpful for any diagnosis of GIST\, paraganglioma or pheochromocytoma\, and what the SDHx genes have to do with tumor risk. We’ll discuss what types of tumors are associated with mutations in the SDHx genes\, and how different SDHx genes (SDHA\, SDHB\, SDHC\, SDHD\, SDHAF2) have different tumor and location risks. This webcast will highlight recommendations for screening and current research initiatives for SDHx and paragangliomas.\n\nAbout the Presenter:\nSamantha Greenberg is a board-certified genetic counselor who oversees the SDHx clinic and specializes in paraganglioma research at Huntsman Cancer Institute. She graduated with a Master’s Degree in Human Genetics and a Master’s of Public Health from the University of Michigan\, and a Bachelor’s Degree in neuroscience from the same university. Prior to her graduate training\, she taught 7th grade science in Tulsa\, Oklahoma\, through Teach for America. At Huntsman\, Samantha also continues public health genomics work with the Department of Health focused on rural clinician education and programming. She has worked to expand cancer genetics’ role in genitourinary cancers\, and oversees the VHL Clinical Care Center.\n\nTechnical Tips to Join Meeting:\n\nThis is a web only meeting\, accessed only by your internet connection. Participants are encouraged to use the web link automatically provided after registration and to use computer speakers (and/or headsets if available) to hear the audio portion of the meeting. Please log in at least ten minutes prior to the start of the webinar.\nPlease ensure you have an updated version of Adobe Flash Player (Google Chrome has Flash built in).\nIf you are using a mobile device or tablet\, in order to view and hear the conference\, download the ReadyTalk App from your App store.\n\nDisclaimer:\nWe cannot provide individual medical advice during this webcast. Information provided in this webcast is not intended as a substitute for your physician’s guidance and care.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/lrg-webcast-genetic-testing-and-sdhx-mutations/
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Webcast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Rothschild":MAILTO:srothschild@liferaftgroup.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184335
CREATED:20190228T142139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T150121Z
UID:10000003-1556355600-1556380800@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:GIST Day of Learning - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the GIST Day of Learning in Vancouver.  This is a one-day conference that provides education and support for people who have GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour)\, which is a soft-tissue sarcoma that can occur anywhere along the GI tract.  The Day of Learning will cover many aspects of living with and understanding GIST and provide an update on investigational new drugs being evaluated in clinical trials for GIST.  It will also provide a great opportunity to connect with other GIST patients\, caregivers and the presenters. \nThe Day of Learning is open to people who have GIST\,  family members\,  caregivers\, healthcare providers and anyone who wishes to learn more about GIST. There is no charge for attending the GIST Day of Learning. \n\nAgenda\nMorning Sessions\nThe Biology of GIST: What Every Patient Needs to Know\nDavid Josephy\, LRGC President \nYour GIST Journey – A Round-Table Discussion\nHazel McLeod\, LRGC Director \nAfternoon Sessions\nClinical Management of GIST\nXiaolan Feng\, MD\, BC Cancer \nDevelopment of the Next Generation of GIST Treatments\nMichael Heinrich\, MD\, Knight Cancer Institute\, Oregon Health and Science University \n\nOur keynote speaker is Dr. Michael Heinrich\nDr. Heinrich earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed both his residency training and fellowship in hematology/medical oncology at Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU). Dr. Heinrich’s research\, like much of the work at the Knight Cancer Institute\, revolves around a basic\, yet complex premise. You have to understand what is broken in order to fix it. That’s why Dr. Heinrich is intently focused on identifying the molecular targets that cause cancer\, which is essential to the development of better and less toxic therapies. He is recognized internationally for groundbreaking research discoveries that have improved care for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors\, and his research has implications for many types of cancer. \nThis all-day conference will include: \n\n6 educational sessions including Q & A\nLots of opportunity to mix and mingle\nContinental breakfast\, lunch and refreshments\n\nREGISTER HERE \nWhen:\nSaturday April 27\, 2019\n9:00 am – 4:00 pm\n(Doors open at 8:15) \nWhere:\nBest Western Chateau Granville Hotel\n1100 Granville St\,\nVancouver\, BC  V6Z 2B6 \nQuestions?\nContact Malcolm Sutherland\nmalcolm.sutherland@liferaftgroup.ca \n855-574-4478 \n 
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gist-day-of-learning-vancouver/
LOCATION:Best Western Chateau Granville Hotel\, 1100 Granville St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,International
ORGANIZER;CN="GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada":MAILTO:yvonne.nunnaro@liferaftgroup.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184335
CREATED:20190404T133838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T152255Z
UID:10000022-1555502400-1555506000@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:LRG Webcast: GI Stromal Tumors
DESCRIPTION:GI Stromal Tumors: A PatholoGIST’s Point of View – Mutational Testing in GIST\nLISTEN TO THE WEBCAST\n\nMutational Testing in GIST is a vital component for survival\, especially as cancer treatment becomes more individualized. In this webcast\, Dr. Chris Corless\, Director and Chief Medical Officer of the Knight Diagnostic Laboratories at OHSU\, demystifies the process by which pathologists make the diagnosis of GIST and assess the risk of recurrence. Dr. Corless will discuss how tumor DNA is extracted and analyzed from these tumors\, and how mutations detected in tumor DNA influences treatment decisions.\n\nThere will be a 15 minute Q & A at the end of his presentation.\n\nAbout the Presenter:\n\n\nAfter undergraduate studies at the Univ. of California\, Berkeley\, Dr. Corless received his MD and PhD degrees from Washington University\, St. Louis. He did his residency training in Anatomic Pathology at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital\, Boston\, where he also completed fellowship training in GI Pathology and GU Pathology. He joined the faculty of Oregon Health & Science University in 1994 and was promoted to Professor in 2004. During his career he has served as the residency program director in Pathology and medical director of surgical pathology for OHSU Hospital. He is presently the Director and Chief Medical Officer of the Knight Diagnostic Laboratories at OHSU. An author on over 260 publications\, Dr. Corless has expertise in the application of molecular diagnostics to the classification and prognostication of solid tumors. \n\n\nTechnical Tips to Join Meeting:\n\nThis is a web only meeting\, accessed only by your internet connection. Participants are encouraged to use the web link automatically provided after registration and to use computer speakers (and/or headsets if available) to hear the audio portion of the meeting. Please log in at least ten minutes prior to the start of the webinar.\nPlease ensure you have an updated version of Adobe Flash Player (Google Chrome has Flash built in).\nIf you are using a mobile device or tablet\, in order to view and hear the conference\, download the ReadyTalk App from your App store.\n\nDisclaimer:\nWe cannot provide individual medical advice during this webcast. Information provided in this webcast is not intended as a substitute for your physician’s guidance and care.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/lrg-webcast-gi-stromal-tumors-mutational-testing-in-gist/
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Research,Webcast
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Life Raft Group":MAILTO:liferaft@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184335
CREATED:20190305T163118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T150038Z
UID:10000015-1554040800-1554048000@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Life Raft Group Canada - Toronto Get-Together
DESCRIPTION:GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada (LRGC) is pleased to invite GIST patients and  caregivers to get together to share our collective knowledge about living with and managing GIST. This is a continuation of our informal GIST Get-Togethers that began in 2011. \nHazel McLeod will lead an informal round-table discussion\n \nDavid Josephy will give a GIST presentation that includes a Q&A session\nDavid Josephy is a Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph\, where he has taught for more than 35 years.  He has been President of GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada (LRGC) since its inception in 2008. In 2010\, David spent a sabbatical term working in the laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Fletcher\, a leading GIST researcher at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. David is a member of the Science Team of The Life Raft Group (USA) and collaborates with GIST patient support groups around the world.  His research interests are in the field of Molecular Toxicology. He is particularly interested in the scientific basis for development of new small-molecule drugs for GIST. \n\nTo REGISTER or for further INFORMATION \n please reply to this email or\ncontact Life Raft Group Canada\n855-574-4478\ninfo@liferaftgroup.ca
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/toronto-get-together-life-raft-group-canada/
LOCATION:Wellspring – Westerkirk House\, 105 Wellness Way\, Toronto\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events,International
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ORGANIZER;CN="Malcolm Sutherland%2C GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada":MAILTO:malcolm.sutherland@liferaftgroup.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184335
CREATED:20190306T165005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T145758Z
UID:10000014-1552478400-1552482000@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:LRG Webcast: The Biology of GIST
DESCRIPTION:What Every Patient Needs to Know\nWondering what in the world Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) is? \nJoin longtime friend of the Life Raft Group and LRG Science Team member\, Dr. David Josephy\, as he presents the basics of cell biology in cancer\, focusing on GIST. \nPresented in an easy-to-understand way\, Dr. Josephy unravels the mystery behind the differences between sarcomas and carcinomas; protein expression and the role of immunohistochemistry in diagnosis; the significance of mutations in the KIT and PDGFRA genes and the mechanism of action of tyrosine kinase inhibitor drugs. \nSound complicated? Dr. Josephy’s approachable style will decode the terminology and concepts for you\, whether you are newly diagnosed or are a long-term survivor. \nThere will be at 15 min Q&A at the end of his presentation. \n\nListen to the Webcast\n\nAbout the Presenter:\nDavid Josephy is a Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph\, where he has taught for more than 35 years. He has been President of GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada (LRGC) since its inception in 2008. \nIn 2010\, David spent a sabbatical term working in the laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Fletcher\, a leading GIST researcher at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. \nDavid is a member of the Science Team of The Life Raft Group (USA) and collaborates with GIST patient support groups around the world. His research interests are in the field of Molecular Toxicology. He is particularly interested in the scientific basis for development of new small-molecule drugs for GIST. \n\n\nTechnical Tips to Join Meeting:\n\nThis is a web only meeting\, accessed only by your internet connection. Participants are encouraged to use the web link automatically provided after registration and to use computer speakers (and/or headsets if available) to hear the audio portion of the meeting. Please log in at least ten minutes prior to the start of the webinar.\nPlease ensure you have an updated version of Adobe Flash Player (Google Chrome has Flash built in).\nIf you are using a mobile device or tablet\, in order to view and hear the conference\, download the ReadyTalk App from your App store.\n\n\nDisclaimer:\nWe cannot provide individual medical advice during this webcast. Information provided in this webcast is not intended as a substitute for your physician’s guidance and care.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/lrg-webcast-the-biology-of-gist/
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Webcast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Rothschild":MAILTO:srothschild@liferaftgroup.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190308T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184335
CREATED:20190110T185345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T145711Z
UID:10000017-1552071600-1552082400@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:GIST Laugh
DESCRIPTION:GIST Laugh invites attendees 21+ to join us for night filled with comedy! Local stand-up comics will show off their talent\, competing to win your votes and be declared Favorite Comedian! Join us for the fun and the fundraising\, as we walk one step closer to finding a cure for this rare disease called GIST. \nEach ticket comes with 20 votes for your favorite comedian. You will also be able to purchase additional votes at the event. \nComedians: \n\nKim Casem\nMaha Hilal\nMonsell Carty\nGeorge Antwi-Obimpeh\nSheila Wenz\nShannon Huber\nMariam Aydoun\nVeronica Carlan\nAndrea Shedler*\n\n*Votes for Andrea Shedler will be counted as “general donations” and split evenly among the other comedians.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gistlaugh/
LOCATION:Town Tavern DC\, 2323 18th Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Fundraising
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20190308T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20190308T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184335
CREATED:20190222T145901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T145624Z
UID:10000025-1552057200-1552071600@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:GIST Patienten- und Angehörigentreffen
DESCRIPTION:GIST Support Österreich\n10. GIST Patienten- und Angehörigentreffen\nSehr geehrte Damen und Herren\, \nim Namen des GIST Panels Austria (GIPA) und des GIST Support Österreich laden wir Sie herzlich \n– mit freundlicher Unterstützung der Novartis Pharma GmbH – \nzur Teilnahme am 10. GIST Patienten- und Angehörigentreffen in Wien ein. \nDas Treffen bietet Ihnen die Gelegenheit\, sich umfassend über GIST zu informieren und sich mit anderen Betroffenen und Angehörigen auszutauschen. Namhafte Experten aus dem Bereich Pathologie\, Chirurgie und Onkologie präsentieren die neuesten Entwicklungen zu GIST und stehen Ihnen für persönliche Fragen zur Verfügung. \nFreitag\, 8. März 2019\nBeginn: 15:00 Uhr \nVoraussichtliches Ende: 19:00 Uhr \nORT:\nHotel Astoria \nKärntnerstraße 32 (Eingang: Führichgasse 1)\, 1010 Wien \nReferenten\nBrodowicz T. / Bruno-Lindner A. / Lenauer A. / Liegl-Atzwanger B. \nLoewe Ch. / Reiterer R. / Sawdyk R. / Szkanera J. / Wartenberg M. \nProgrammübersicht\nDiagnostik \nGenetik\, Pathologie \nChirurgie \nInterventionelle Radiologie / Der radiologische Befund \nAdjuvante / Begleitende Therapie \nMedikamentöse Therapie des metastasierten GIST \nProgress: Fortschreiten unter medikamentöser Therapie – Neue Ansätze der GIST-Forschung \nKur und medizinische Rehabilitation \nPension: Invaliditäts- und Berufsunfähigkeitspension / Erwerbsunfähigkeitspension \nWiedereingliederungsteilzeitgesetz \nDie Teilnahme an dieser Veranstaltung – inklusive kleinem Imbiss – ist kostenlos\nkontakt@gistsupport.at\nVeranstaltungsseite
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gist-patienten-und-angehorigentreffen/
LOCATION:Hotel Astoria\, Kärntner Straße 32-34\, Eingang Führichgasse 1\, 1010 Wien\, Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,International
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184335
CREATED:20181115T132945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T145441Z
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SUMMARY:GDOL Los Angeles 2019
DESCRIPTION:View Recap\, Gallery\, & Presentations
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gdol_la2019/
LOCATION:Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center\, 757 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184335
CREATED:20180808T160621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T144541Z
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SUMMARY:Night to Fight Cancer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 15th annual Night to Fight Cancer on November 7th at Midtown Loft. Hosted by Jerry Cudzil & Matt Knopman \nSee photos & event recap
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/night-to-fight-cancer/
LOCATION:Midtown Loft & Terrace\, 267 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184335
CREATED:20180627T152729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T185046Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan GDOL 2018
DESCRIPTION:Description\nGIST Days of Learning are one-day programs that provide education and support for people who have GIST and their caregivers\, and are free to all who attend. \nSee event recap here\n  \nAgenda subject to change \nAgenda\n\n\n\n8:15am – 9:15am\nRegistration\n\n\n9:15am – 9:30am\nIntroduction and Brief History of GIST\nLawrence Baker – Medical Oncologist\n\n\n9:30am – 10:00am\nThe Role of the Cancer Surgeon in Diagnosis and Therapy\nWill Burns – Surgical Oncologist\n\n\n10:00am – 10:30am\nThe Role of the Medical Oncologist in Diagnosis and Therapy\nRashmi Chugh – Medical Oncologist\n\n\n10:30am – 10:45am\nBreak\n\n\n10:45am – 11:45am\nDrug Interactions and other FAQ and Side Effect Management \nRachelle McDivitt – Clinical Pharmacist \nStephanie Taylor\, RN\, Oncology\n\n\n11:45am – 1:00pm\nLunch \nRoundtables & Patient Stories led by Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners\n\n\n1pm – 1:30pm\nNew Therapies on the Horizon \nScott Schuetze – Medical Oncologist\n\n\n1:30pm – 2:00pm\nGIST Patients as Cancer Survivors \nLawrence Baker\n\n\n\nQ&A to follow
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/michigan-gdol-2018/
LOCATION:University of Michigan\, Michigan League\, 911 North University Avenue\, 2nd Floor\, Hussey Room\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109-1265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica":MAILTO:jnowak@liferaftgroup.org
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