Genetics and Genomics Testing – An ECPC E-module
The European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC) has published an e-module on Genetics and Genomics Testing in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.
Preview of ASCO 2022 GIST Abstracts & Presentations
ASCO’s Annual Meeting will feature GIST in 18 abstracts, posters, panels, and presentations. Here is a preview of the topics that will be presented at the conference in June.
Highlight of the “Rare Cancers: Great Unmet Medical Needs” Conference
One highlight of the "Rare Cancers: Great Unmet Medical Needs" CME Conference, hosted by Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center and co-sponsored by the Jed Ian Taxel Foundation for Rare Cancer Research, was a presentation on sarcomas by Dr. Gary K. Schwartz, member of the LRG Medical Advisory Board.
Navigating GIST NCCN Guidelines
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) creates guidelines for different diseases to guide physicians in their clinical practice. In this webinar, Dr. von Mehren will educate GIST patients and caregivers about these guidelines and provide some case study examples of how guidelines fit into the rubric of patient care.
GIST Do It Walk NJ 2022 Gallery
Verona Park, Verona, NJ was the site of the third GIST Do It Walk NJ on April 9th. Patients, caregivers, family, friends and LRG staff gathered and walked to support #GISTresearch.
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. Our thanks go out to our newest GEMs!
LRG Staffer Presents at the 99th Virtual Patient Support Group
In March, Director of Data Mgmt and Research, Sahibjeet Kaur joined the GIST experts of AIIMS for the 99th Virtual Patient Support Group addressing patients from India.
LRG Executive Director Retires, New Executive Director Appointed
Executive Director & Founder Norman J. Scherzer announced his retirement today after 20+ years of leading the Life Raft Group; former VP of Program Services Sara Rothschild has been appointed to Executive Director position supported by Deputy Executive Director Laura Occhiuzzi, and our experienced LRG staff.
A Caregiver’s Insights on GIST Care – Erawati Bawle
Erawati Bawle shares her insights on her husband's journey with GIST and reflects on the quality of medical care he received and a clinician's responsibility for their patients with the hope that it will give others clarity for their journey.
New Members Appointed to LRG Board of Directors
The LRG welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors: Pat Bonda-Swenson, Santy DiSabatino and Bill Borwegen.