- Virtual Patient Support Group
Meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00–7:30 PM ET. To maintain a smooth and engaging discussion, participation is limited to 15 people per session. The first 15 individuals to enter the Zoom waiting room will be admitted. Since the group is open, you do not need to attend every month to participate.
- Virtual California Support Group
Meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM PT. The group is moderated by a fellow GIST patient and LRG member.
- Virtual North Carolina Patient Support Group
Meets on the last Tuesday of every other month at 2:00 PM ET (For 2026, the next and last meeting of the year is Nov 17th).
- Virtual Florida Support Group
Meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 PM ET. The group is moderated by a fellow GIST patient and LRG member diagnosed in late 2016. This group is hosted by Jackie V.
- Virtual Texas Support Group
Meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 PM CT. This group is hosted by Jackie V.
Caregiver Specific Groups
- Virtual Caregiver Support Group (Wed)
Meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 1:00–2:00 PM ET. This group offers a supportive space for caregivers to connect, share coping strategies, discuss concerns, and celebrate successes. All discussions are confidential.
- Virtual Caregiver Support Group (Thurs)
Meets on the third Thursday of each month at 8 PM ET. This group offers a supportive space for caregivers to connect, share coping strategies, discuss concerns, and celebrate successes. All discussions are confidential.
To join a GIST Support Group or get more information, please use this contact form GIST Support Groups.
SDH-Deficient GIST Specific Group
- Meets on the third Tuesday of each at 3 PM ET. This group offers a supportive space for caregivers to connect, share coping strategies, discuss concerns, and celebrate successes. All discussions are confidential. Use the contact form to join or for get more information: SDH Support Group