The Life Raft Group is committed to enhancing the survival and quality of life for people living with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST), and other rare diseases, through patient-powered research, education and empowerment, and global advocacy efforts.
Other Programs Supported by The Life Raft Group:
PATIENT
Leverage patient perspective to drive innovative solutions in cancer research.
POWERED
Educate and empower patients to take a larger role in their care.
SCIENCE
Accelerate research outcomes through collaborative efforts.
FOR LIFE
Increase access to effective treatments worldwide.
Real World Evidence In Action
Traditional models for cancer research have resulted in many breakthrough treatments for patients, but it is not enough. The LRG’s approach to GIST research through real world evidence, relies on timely, accurate data from the patient’s perspective, with patient survival as the primary objective.
RECENT LRG DATA
Did you know that GIST is actually a family of cancers? Learn more about the science of GIST.
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Current GIST Clinical Trials.
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Dr. Monica Anderson
Diagnosed in 2012 with Adult GIST.
Bella Rocco
Diagnosed in 2009 with Pediatric
(SDH-deficient) GIST.
HELP US SAVE LIVES
The Life Raft Group is a community and it is up to all of us to make a difference. There are many ways to help. We always need patient tissue and data in our GIST patient registry. Volunteering your time or making a monetary donation also helps us drive research forward and save lives.
News
Update on Potential Treatments for Imatinib-Resistant GIST
In a recent article entitled "Emerging Agents for the Treatment of Advanced, Imatinib-Resistant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Current Status and Future Directions" published [...]
ASCO Recommends Expanding Clinical Trials to Include More Older Adults
A recent call to action from ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology recommends expanding clinical trials [...]
The GIST Cancer Journal has Arrived
The 6th issue of the GIST Cancer Journal, official journal of the LRG and the first academic journal devoted solely to GIST is now available
New Study Reviews Follow-Up Treatment Strategies for GIST
In a recent article in the May 2015 edition of the European Journal of Cancer, Heikki Joensuu, one of the foremost authorities [...]
Study on Vitamin Supplements Raises Concerns
A recent study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting on vitamin supplements and their role in [...]
Regorafenib-Related Hand-Foot Skin Reaction
A recent comprehensive review of the literature of the PubMed database and of the clinical experiences of oncologists and dermatologists concerning [...]
Being Your Own Warrior: Karen Darnell’s Personal Battle
Karen Darnell appreciates the value of life jackets. In her GIST journey, she recognizes the importance of having one constructed from [...]
Planning a Healthy Diet Post-Gastrectomy
page updated 4/9/2020 GIST patients often struggle with their diet and nutrient intake after a partial or total gastrectomy or an [...]
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