Patient of the Month – July 2024: Tom Tiefert
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Tom Tiefert shares his story.
The Life Raft Group’s ASCO Educational Book Manuscript Published
The Life Raft Group is proud to share our ASCO Educational Book Manuscript - “Leveraging Patient Engagement Through Collaboration for Improved Global Health Outcomes in Sarcoma”
Clinical Trials & Nutrition
Nutrition is important to keep in mind during any cancer treatment, but especially during a clinical trial.
Clinical Trials Wednesday – Kandee Evans Shares
GISTer Kandee Evans openly shares her experiences as a new clinical trial participant in the StrateGIST 1 trial sponsored by IDRx.
Annual Report 2023
Discover the highlights & impact of The Life Raft Group in our 2023 Annual Report. https://bit.ly/LRG-AR2023
Caregiver of the Month – May 2024: Joy Knopp
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Joy Knopp shares her story.
Top Ten Reasons to Attend Life Fest 2024
REGISTER The global GIST community converges, creating a supportive environment where individuals can connect with others who understand the challenges they face. Attendees gain access to a wealth of information [...]
Patient of the Month – April 2024: Rachel Wilborn
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Rachel Wilborn shares her story.
Clinical Trial for Ripretinib
Studies have shown that if you have GIST with mutations in KIT exons 11 and 17/18, ripretinib may be a better option for second-line treatment than the standard sunitinib.
The Impact of Clinical Trials on Treatment Options
Clinical trials are an essential part of medical research, aimed at introducing new procedures and treatments to the public.