Impact of L-carnitine on Imatinib-Related Muscle Cramps
Dr. Yoon-Koo Kang of the Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea, discusses the results of his team's study on the effect of L-carnitine in muscle cramps in GIST patients who are on imatinib.
Understanding sarcoma drug resistance one cell at a time
A new article published this month is presented by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology. Understanding Sarcoma Drug Resistance One Cell at a Time discusses that the focus in GIST research is moving from the current focus on just histology, proteomics, and tumor genetics enabled by tumor samples, cell lines and mouse models which are limited in rare cancers like SDH-deficient GIST.
Patient of the Month for January: Paul Nadolny
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Paul Nadolny shares his story.
The Value of Biomarker Testing: Case Studies Across Multiple Institutions
In this webinar, there were case study presentations from three top sarcoma institutions that demonstrate the value of biomarker testing. A Question & Answer session followed the presentations.
GIST Wishes!
Here are some #GISTWishes from our LRG Community shared in our December 2021 newsletter.
An Exceptional Volunteer & Friend of the LRG: Chelsea Madia
Chelsea Madia has been an extraordinary volunteer and fundraiser for the LRG! We appreciate all she has done.
A Positive Spin for 2022 – Jimit Mody’s GIST Journey
Jimit Mody shares his GIST journey and how a positive attitude and determination keeps him going.
New Horizons – Lessons Learned from the GIST & CML Community
Giora Sharf and Norman Scherzer presented "Lessons Learned from the GIST & CML Community" at New Horizons 2021.
New Horizons – Long-term GIST Survivor Story
Chuck Korte presented his story as Long-term GIST Survivor at New Horizons 2021.
New Horizons – The Story of How GIST Treatments Began
Dr. George Demetri of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute presented “In the Beginning…The Story of How GIST Treatments Began”.