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SUMMARY:GISTBe: A Mindfulness Series - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxing Mindfulness series while connecting with others in LRG’s GIST community during this virtual event. Mindfulness means maintaining a present-moment awareness of our thoughts\, feelings\, bodily sensations\, or surrounding environment. It helps cancer patients better manage symptoms of fatigue\, anxiety and fear of recurrence and their caregivers to practice self-compassion. The group will meet every week for 8 consecutive weeks starting Wednesday\, June 24th at 4pm EDT. During this 8 week module series\, we will cover the following: \nModule 1 – Introduction to Mindfulness \nModule 2- Breathwork Basics \nModule 3- Breathwork for Pain Management and Side Effects \nModule 4- Self Compassion and Compassion for Caregivers \nModule 5- Breathwork for Insomnia/ Stress and Anxiety \nModule 6- Mindful Eating \nModule 7- Mindfulness as a Way of Life \nModule 8- Tips and Q&A \nREGISTERAbout the Group Leader\nCarolina Ponce is a Mindfulness Coach\, Learning Specialist at a private school\, mother of one boy\, and a GIST patient (diagnosed in 2006).  Carolina started practicing Mindfulness when she was diagnosed with chronic anxiety after my diagnosis. As an educator\, Carolina realized that she had to share this amazing practice with her students\, friends and family. She decided to get certified as a coach and started training families \, teachers\, admin\, etc. Today\, Carolina teaches it to anyone who wants to learn more about “the art of being present”\, staying calm through hard times\, and preventing health issues. Through this journey\, she has realized that everyone can learn to practice Mindfulness and it can easily become a way of life.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gistbe-a-mindfulness-series-virtual/2020-08-05/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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SUMMARY:GISTBe: A Mindfulness Series - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxing Mindfulness series while connecting with others in LRG’s GIST community during this virtual event. Mindfulness means maintaining a present-moment awareness of our thoughts\, feelings\, bodily sensations\, or surrounding environment. It helps cancer patients better manage symptoms of fatigue\, anxiety and fear of recurrence and their caregivers to practice self-compassion. The group will meet every week for 8 consecutive weeks starting Wednesday\, June 24th at 4pm EDT. During this 8 week module series\, we will cover the following: \nModule 1 – Introduction to Mindfulness \nModule 2- Breathwork Basics \nModule 3- Breathwork for Pain Management and Side Effects \nModule 4- Self Compassion and Compassion for Caregivers \nModule 5- Breathwork for Insomnia/ Stress and Anxiety \nModule 6- Mindful Eating \nModule 7- Mindfulness as a Way of Life \nModule 8- Tips and Q&A \nREGISTERAbout the Group Leader\nCarolina Ponce is a Mindfulness Coach\, Learning Specialist at a private school\, mother of one boy\, and a GIST patient (diagnosed in 2006).  Carolina started practicing Mindfulness when she was diagnosed with chronic anxiety after my diagnosis. As an educator\, Carolina realized that she had to share this amazing practice with her students\, friends and family. She decided to get certified as a coach and started training families \, teachers\, admin\, etc. Today\, Carolina teaches it to anyone who wants to learn more about “the art of being present”\, staying calm through hard times\, and preventing health issues. Through this journey\, she has realized that everyone can learn to practice Mindfulness and it can easily become a way of life.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gistbe-a-mindfulness-series-virtual/2020-08-12/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Events,Fundraising
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200815T130000
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SUMMARY:GIST LEARN Online
DESCRIPTION:GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada is pleased to invite you to register for our first online event. Our “GIST LEARN Online” webinar will use Zoom video and audio conferencing to provide education and support for people living with GIST. \nGIST LEARN Online events are open to GIST patients\, caregivers\, family members\, friends\, healthcare providers\, and anyone who wishes to learn more about GIST. \nLife Raft Group Canada has been hosting in-person GIST patient / caregiver meetings in cities all across Canada for the past twelve years. In 2020\, we hope that you will join us online. \nRegister \nKeynote speaker:\nDavid Josephy\, PhD\nProfessor of Molecular and Cellular Biology\nPresident\, GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada \nThe latest event details can be found at the event registration link above\, but please don’t hesitate to contact Life Raft Group Canada by email or phone if there is anything that you would like to discuss. \nSponsors:
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gist-learn-online/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Malcolm Sutherland%2C GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada":MAILTO:malcolm.sutherland@liferaftgroup.ca
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Link Between Pheo\, Para\, and GIST
DESCRIPTION:REGISTERThis hour-long webinar presented by The Pheo Para Alliance will provide an opportunity for the community to ask questions live or submit them beforehand. \nThis Live Webinar Series\, made possible through an educational grant by Progenics\, gives patients and their families an opportunity to tune in and interact with experts on a variety of pheo para topics. \nThe information discussed during this webinar is for informational purposes only\, and does not take the place of medical advice from your doctor(s) who know your medical history and current situation. \nAbout the Presenter:\nDr. Jason Sicklick\nAssociate Professor of Surgery\, Division of Surgical Oncology @UC San Diego Health System\nJason Sicklick\, MD\, is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist who specializes in treating hepatobiliary diseases and sarcomas\, including gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). He has a special interest in abdominal and retroperitoneal sarcomas\, primary liver tumors and colorectal and neuroendocrine cancers that have metastasized to the liver. Read full bio here. \n\n\nSee other webcasts by Dr. Sicklick here:\nRare GIST Subtypes\nUnderstanding the Concept of “Precision Oncology”\nUpdates on the Temozolomide Trial\nNew Insights into Gene Fusion\n\n\n\nModerated by:\n\n\nDebra Melikian\nPatient Advocate\nDebra was thrust into the world of GISTS and pheo para when her husband and son were diagnosed. She is a mother on a mission. She and Dr. Sicklick have a unique relationship that powers both of their missions forward to help all patients. \n\nYou can read more about Debra:\nPatient Advocate’s Story Unfolds in RARE Revolution Magazine
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/understanding-the-link-between-pheo-para-and-gist/
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