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SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION: A Bi-Weekly Virtual Support Group for GIST Caregivers\nHeld on the first & third Wednesdays of the month\nAs we continue to navigate this uncertain time together\, we want to offer you a little extra support. LRG has a twice monthly support group for the caregivers facilitated by Marlene Nei\, GIST Caregiver. To continue social distancing and connecting with caregivers across the United States\, we will use an electronic platform to gather as a group. We will talk about all the feelings you might be experiencing\, both in relation to GIST\, and COVID-19. \nWe will share our stories\, if you are comfortable\, and speak freely about the new fears and anxieties we might be feeling because of this unprecedented time. The group will be a safe space not only to feel supported by your fellow caregivers\, but also a place to share our own coping mechanisms to get us through this stressful time. All information shared will be kept confidential. Contact Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org for more information. \n\nPlease email Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org to join this meeting.\n\nAbout the Group Leader:\nMarlene Nei\, GIST Caregiver\nAs an active member of the Life Raft Group\, Marlene advocates for the needs of the caregiver community because she feels they are an underrepresented group. It is her mission to advocate for the entire GIST community making sure they are equipped with the appropriate resources on their GIST journey.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-caregiver-support-group-2022-1/2022-08-03/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Biomarker Testing
DESCRIPTION:August 12th\, 12-1pm ET\nThe Life Raft Group is partnering with Dr. Michael Wagner from the University of Washington to present “The Importance of Biomarker Testing” to GIST patients and caregivers on August 12th\, 2022 from 12pm-1pm EST. During this virtual presentation\, Dr. Wagner will describe what biomarker testing is and how GIST patients can advocate for this test to ensure the best treatment for their specific cancer. \nREGISTERAbout our Presenter:\nDr. Michael Wagner\nUniversity of Washington \nMichael Wagner\, MD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington and an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Research Division at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC). He is the Director of Sarcoma Clinical Research. After graduating from Harvard University with a medical degree\, Dr. Wagner completed his residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York and medical oncology fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Wagner has received numerous awards\, including the Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Young Investigator Award and QuadW Foundation-AACR Fellowship for Clinical/Translational Research for his research on sarcoma. Dr. Wagner has been in his current position in Seattle since 2017. \nThank you to our 2022 LRG webinar sponsors:
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/importance-of-biomarker-testing/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Rothschild":MAILTO:srothschild@liferaftgroup.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION: A Bi-Weekly Virtual Support Group for GIST Caregivers\nHeld on the first & third Wednesdays of the month\nAs we continue to navigate this uncertain time together\, we want to offer you a little extra support. LRG has a twice monthly support group for the caregivers facilitated by Marlene Nei\, GIST Caregiver. To continue social distancing and connecting with caregivers across the United States\, we will use an electronic platform to gather as a group. We will talk about all the feelings you might be experiencing\, both in relation to GIST\, and COVID-19. \nWe will share our stories\, if you are comfortable\, and speak freely about the new fears and anxieties we might be feeling because of this unprecedented time. The group will be a safe space not only to feel supported by your fellow caregivers\, but also a place to share our own coping mechanisms to get us through this stressful time. All information shared will be kept confidential. Contact Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org for more information. \n\nPlease email Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org to join this meeting.\n\nAbout the Group Leader:\nMarlene Nei\, GIST Caregiver\nAs an active member of the Life Raft Group\, Marlene advocates for the needs of the caregiver community because she feels they are an underrepresented group. It is her mission to advocate for the entire GIST community making sure they are equipped with the appropriate resources on their GIST journey.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-caregiver-support-group-2022-2/2022-08-17/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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