GIST Day of Learning Virtual – Tennessee
A GDOL is a free one day event to help patients and caregivers learn more about this rare cancer, find support, and enhance their knowledge base to help them navigate their cancer journey.
Managing Your Mental Health after a Cancer Diagnosis
Sarah Paul of CancerCare discussed why mental health matters and discover ways to find the emotional support that is right for you.
Fueling GIST Research – Our Community in Action!
Accelerating GIST research is an important part of what we do at the LRG and we're asking you to join us this spring to raise funds towards GIST research. Read the ways you can be a part of Fueling GIST Research!
Fueling GIST Research – Our Community in Action!
Diana Nieves chatted with a group of fundraisers from our community - Jason DeLorenzo, Chelsea Madia and Dave Perry - who have combined GIST advocacy with a personal passion in their lives to raise funds for #GISTresearch.
Patient of the Month – April 2023: Adriana Perez Rotondo
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Adriana Perez Rotondo shares her story. #thrivingtogether
NCCN GIST Guidelines 2023 – What You Need to Know as a GIST Patient
NCCN recently updated the clinical practice guidelines in oncology for medical professionals for several types of cancer including GIST. These guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various types of cancer and define the recommendations for management, care, and treatment of all cancers in the US. What do you need to know?
Nutrition Management Webinar & Multidisciplinary Approaches in GIST
The Life Raft Group partnered with Fundación GIST México to present Nutrition Management and Multidisciplinary Approaches in GIST for GIST patients and caretakers on March 16th at 12pm ET.
Patient of the Month – February 2023: Randy Heiman
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Randy Heiman shares his story. #thrivingtogether
Join the LRG’s Vision – Thriving Together in 2023
The Life Raft Group is thankful to those who so generously supported us in 2022 and we hope you continue to support our new initiatives in 2023. #thrivingtogether
Progress in Precision Medicine for GIST Patients
These new data were presented by Dr. Sebastian Bauer and Dr. Breelyn A. Wilky during the 2023 January ASCO Plenary Series from the INTRIGUE Efficacy Results of ctDNA Analysis for GIST Patients.