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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/
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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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