Spotlight on LRG Global Representatives – Nandini Dabbir, India
The newest GISTer to join the ranks of LRG Global Representatives is Nandini Dabbir of Hyderabad, India. She is a the Friends of Max City Chapter Leader & GIST Advocate working with the LRG to support GIST patients on their journey.
New Horizons GIST Presents Webinar on Mutational Testing for Global Community
This New Horizons GIST webinar is for GIST patients around the world. Hosted by SPAEN, this presentation focuses on mutational testing as a guide for the right therapy.
Dae Shik Kang Walks to Spread Hope
South Korean GISTer Dae Shik Kang, 62 years old, walked 430km (267 miles) to share hope and courage. Today Dae is still spreading hope & staying healthy.
¿Qué debo hacer si presento fátiga?
"¿Qué debo hacer si presento fátiga?" aportado por Fundación GIST México.
Colectivo GIST España – la importancia de conocer la mutación de tu gist – SDH – Abril 8, 2021
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Colectivo GIST España – la importancia de conocer la mutación de tu gist – Abril 6, 2021
Abril 6, 2021 No nos cansamos de decirlo: la importancia de conocer la mutación de tu gist para optimizar y personalizar el tratamiento El análisis de las mutaciones es probablemente un factor [...]
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) in India
This video contains information about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) presented by Dr. Sameer Rastogi, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Avapritinib in PDGFRA D842V GIST
This video deals with the mechanism of avapritinib in GIST, current outcomes and challenges with PDGFRA D842V mutated GIST presented by Dr. Sameer Rastogi, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India..
The LRG Welcomes Young Jae Kim as Our Newest Liaison
The Life Raft Group is pleased to welcome Mr. Young Jae Kim (YJ) as the new LRG representative (liaison) in our global network!
Patient Advocacy in Brazil – Instituto Oncoguia
Luciana Holtz de Camargo Barros, founder and president of Instituto Oncoguia, authored this article about the creation and advocacy issues of this cancer patient advocacy organization based in São Paulo, Brazil.
Normal Life Interrupted
Angel Selena Rodriguez was living what she considered a very normal life. She was studying medicine, playing violin in an orchestra, and enjoying painting and drawing, and university in Venezuela.
Custo efetividade do teste genético para pacientes recém diagnosticados com GIST
Em um artigo publicado em 29 de setembro de 2020, na revista "JAMA Network Open", o Dr. Jason Sicklick, Moores Cancer Center, UCSD, e colegas relataram que o teste genético é custo-efetivo e benéfico para pacientes com GIST metastático recém-diagnosticados. .