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SUMMARY:Expert Nutrition & Exercise Advice
DESCRIPTION:REGISTERHosted by The Life Raft Group\, join us in honor of National Cancer Survivors Month for an empowering and informative webinar\, “Expert Nutrition & Exercise Advice for Sarcoma Patients” taking place on June 1st at 12 PM ET. \nThis special session will feature Dr. Loren Yavelberg\, Post-Doctoral Associate\, CEP\, ACSM-ACS Exercise Oncology Specialist\, and Dr. Harleen Kaur\, a behavioral scientist with a PhD in Nutrition Sciences\, both from the University of Miami. \nTogether\, they will share practical\, evidence-based guidance on how to support your body through every stage of the cancer journey. From preparing for surgery to rebuilding strength afterward\, the discussion will explore the role of nutrition\, physical activity\, and overall wellness in cancer care. You’ll learn about different dietary approaches\, exercise programs\, and what current research says about their impact. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed\, in treatment\, or navigating survivorship\, this webinar will provide tools and insights to help you feel stronger\, more informed\, and supported. A Q&A session will follow the presentations. \nThese 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. \nAbout Our Presenters:\n \nDr. Loren Yavelberg\nUniversity of Miami\n \nDr. Loren Yavelberg is an exercise physiologist with a PhD in Applied Cardiopulmonary Physiology whose research focuses on exercise oncology\, lifestyle medicine\, and supportive care interventions across the cancer continuum. His work integrates clinical trials\, community-based programming\, and behavioral strategies to improve treatment tolerance and patient outcomes. \n \nDr. Harleen Kaur\nUniversity of Miami\n \nDr. Harleen Kaur is a behavioral scientist with a PhD in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Alabama at Birmingham\, where she was supported by the T32 Cancer Prevention and Control Training Program at O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. She is currently supported by the T32 Training to Reduce Burden across the Cancer Control Continuum Multidisciplinary Program at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center\, where she is advancing her training in lifestyle medicine and oncology research. Her research focuses on the design\, implementation\, and evaluation of multibehavior diet and physical activity interventions during active cancer treatment and survivorship. Her work aims to advance precision lifestyle medicine through scalable\, digitally supported behavioral strategies\, leveraging digital technologies to expand reach and incorporating artificial intelligence to enhance personalization. \nThank You to Our Sponsors:
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/nutrition-exercise-advice-for-sarcoma-patients/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Pauley":MAILTO:rpauley@liferaftgroup.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Patient Support Group meets via Zoom on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (NYC Time). \nWe will start each group with a “Round Robin” in which anyone who feels like updating the group on how they are doing/feeling can do so. There is no pressure to speak if you prefer to simply listen. Once we complete our updates\, the group will have the opportunity for organic conversation to develop in relation to our emotional experiences around GIST\, and other challenges that we may be experiencing as a community. \nIn order to be able to moderate a flowing discussion\, the group will be capped at 15 people each month. The first 15 people into the Zoom waiting room will participate. Keep in mind that since the group is now open\, you don’t necessarily have to attend each month to participate. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-gist-patient-support-group-2023-first-2/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Virtual Support Group for GIST Caregivers\nHeld on the first Wednesday of the month \nLRG hosts a monthly virtual support group for the caregivers. We will share our stories\, if you are comfortable\, and speak freely about the new fears and anxieties we might be feeling during this journey as a caregiver. 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\, concerns\, successes and trials. All information shared will be kept confidential. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting. \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-gist-caregiver-support-group-2023-2/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:CA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
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SUMMARY:National Cancer Survivors Day
DESCRIPTION:June 7th is National Cancer Survivors Day.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/national-cancer-survivors-day/
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