Caregiver of the Month for February: Bonita Morgan
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Bonita Morgan shares her story.
It’s Time: The Life Raft Group Biomarker Testing Campaign – Resources List
Understanding the role of mutations and biomarker testing is one of most important things patients must learn. Uncovering the driving force behind each individual’s tumors is not just important, it is critical. Here is a Resource list for GIST and other cancers.
It’s Time: The Life Raft Group Biomarker Testing Campaign – LRG Patient Registry Video
Understanding the role of mutations and biomarker testing is one of most important things patients must learn. Uncovering the driving force behind each individual’s tumors is not just important, it is critical. This video talks about why it's important.
Thank You to Our Newest GEMs!
Our GEM Donor Program has a group of new donors that will help the LRG continue the work we do with patients and #GISTresearch. The Life Raft Group is grateful to our GEM [...]
It’s Time for Action in 2021
It is time to stop talking and take action to assure patients get tested. The goal of the 'It's Time' campaign is to increase and improve the understanding of biomarker testing in the cancer community and get patients tested.
NCCN Shares New Guidance Principles for Vaccinating People with Cancer Against COVID-19
NCCN repost - Leading cancer and infectious disease experts offer preliminary advice on how to quickly, safely, and efficiently protect vulnerable patients from COVID-19; with more updates to come.
COVID-19 – Resources GIST Patients Need
COVID-19 - Resources GIST Patients Need - Please know that the Life Raft Group is here to support you during this Coronavirus crisis. We will continue our daily services during this time and we will be distributing information and messages of hope through all our communication channels.
It’s Time: The Life Raft Group Biomarker Testing Campaign
Understanding the role of mutations and biomarker testing is one of most important things patients must learn. Uncovering the driving force behind each individual’s tumors is not just important, it is [...]
Patient of the Month for January: John Abrams
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. John Abrams shares his story.
Women in Sarcoma Virtual Gala
At this Virtual Awards Gala, we highlighted women in sarcoma (both medical professionals and patients) who make a difference in patients’ lives, and to inspire the community with their stories and perspectives of women’s role in oncology as well as their personal experiences.