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SUMMARY:Nutrition After GIST Surgery
DESCRIPTION:The Life Raft Group is partnering with María Camila Gomez\, GIST Patient Advocate and Nutrition student\, to present “Nutrition After GIST Surgery” on March 28 at 3PM ET. Ms. Gomez will address nutrition needs after a total or partial gastrectomy\, blending her personal experience as a patient with what she has learned over the past three years of studying nutrition. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. \nThis webinar will be available on our YouTube channel—subscribe for updates on new GIST education videos. These webinars are for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any treatment or lifestyle changes. If you have questions or comments\, please reach out to srothschild@liferaftgroup.org. \nREGISTERAbout Our Presenter\n \nMaría Camila Gómez\nGIST Advocate & Nutrition Student \nMaría Camila Gomez has been a GIST patient since the age of 16 and is currently a sixth-semester Nutrition and Dietetics student. Five years ago\, after undergoing a total gastrectomy\, she recognized the vital role of nutrition in overall health. This realization led her to pursue studies in nutrition\, both to better understand her new reality and to support others facing similar challenges. In addition to her academic journey\, María Camila creates social media content to raise awareness about life without a stomach and the importance of adapted nutrition. \nThank You to Our Webinar Sponsors!
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/nutrition-after-gist-surgery/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Rothschild":MAILTO:srothschild@liferaftgroup.org
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SUMMARY:Effects of Nutrition and the Gut Microbiome in GIST Patients
DESCRIPTION:May 4th\, 12-1pm ET \nThe Life Raft Group is partnering with Fundación GIST México to present “Effects of Nutrition and Gut Microbiome in GIST Patients” to GIST patients and caretakers on May 4th at 12pm ET. Ms. Berenice Carbajal-López is a doctoral student who holds a Master in Health Sciences with a thesis related to the use of technologies in the nutritional and psychological care of patients with GIST. During this virtual presentation\, Ms. Carbajal-López will describe the benefits of proper nutrition\, the relationship between nutrition and surgical procedures\, the link between the microbiome and cancer\, and exercise. \nREGISTERAbout our Presenter: \nMs. Berenice Carbajal-López is a doctoral student who holds a master’s degree in Health Sciences with a thesis related to the use of technologies in the nutritional and psychological care of patients with GIST. She has a diploma in Clinical Research and Biostatistics at the National Cancer Institute in Mexico. She has experience in health care of GIST patients\, as Patient Care Coordinator from 2014 to 2019 and as Global Director since 2020 at Fundación GIST México. Ms. Carbajal-López has also collaborated in drafting and review of research articles and book chapters in the area of Oncology\, with eight publications to date as main author and co-author in indexed journals and has participated in national and international congresses such as SMEO 2018\, ASCO 2019\, and ESMO-GI 2017\, 2018\, 2019\, 2020\, 2021\, and 2022. \nThank you to our 2022 LRG webinar sponsors:
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/nutrition-gut-microbiome-in-gist-patients/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Rothschild":MAILTO:srothschild@liferaftgroup.org
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