A Cure is Within Our Grasp
A Cure is Within Our Grasp! It is amazing what happens when you change what doesn't work - Our Life Raft Group Research Team is a great example of this
ETV1 inhibitor takes lead in combination approach to clinical trials
MSKCC is launching a clinical trial that uses a MEK inhibitor to target ETV1 in combination with imatinib on a small group of newly diagnosed GIST patients
Clinical Trials and the Search for Greater Efficiency
Clinical trials are a key step in the development and approval of new drugs to treat cancer and often a lifeline to patients seeking options when other treatments have failed.
GIST Patient Meets the Challenge of Motherhood
While there are many physical challenges that come with raising a child when you are living with GIST, Dana Pearson puts her energy into conquering the mental ones.
LRG Research Team identifies critical role of CDC37 in GIST tumors
Adrian Mariño-Enriquez explains the significance of a recently published study that will have a big impact on GIST research. Keep reading to learn the critical role of CDC37 in GIST tumors.
Journal Your Way to Better Health – Why Journaling Benefits Cancer Patients!
Journal your way to better health. Keeping a journal is a great way to help you during your fight against GIST. Read more about the benefits and types of journaling.
DOG1 Gene and GIST – What is the Relationship?
Jonathan Fletcher and Sebastian Bauer of the LRG’s Research Team were among the authors in a study to be published in Cancer Research that examined the relationship between GIST and the expression of the gene DOG1.
Personalized Medicine – Another Look
The issue of personalized medicine, also referred to as "precision medicine" in the article, was addressed in a newsletter article by LRG Executive Director Norman Scherzer in February. We hope to follow up with more articles on the topic soon.
It Will Take Not One Hero but Many: Collaborating for a Cure
Time magazine this month published an in-depth look at how collaboration is beginning to change the way cancer research is approached, citing numerous examples of the effectiveness of scientists working together to find a cure.
New Blood Test Technology May Impact GIST Treatment
A new blood test technology may lead to major changes in treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors. Keep reading for more information.