More Tips for GIST Patients Navigating the Holidays
The holidays can be challenging for GIST patients, but planning for travel, food, social moments, and emotions can make the season easier.
#ThrivingTogether
Our theme for this year is Thriving Together and we are going to illustrate that concept throughout the year by sharing the celebrations, triumphs, and milestones that our community is experiencing while living with GIST.
The Perfect Gift
Gift giving is a wonderful opportunity to share a different kind of gift, especially when considering loved ones who may be cancer patients and caregivers.
Effects of Nutrition and the Gut Microbiome in GIST Patients
The Life Raft Group partnered with Fundación GIST México to host “Effects of Nutrition and Gut Microbiome in GIST Patients” on May 4th, 2022, presented by Ms. Berenice Carbajal-López.
Managing Medical Bills
June 29th, 12-1pm ET The Life Raft Group is partnering with Triage Cancer to present Managing Medical Bills to GIST patients and caregivers on June 29th, 2022 from 12pm-1pm EST. During this virtual presentation, [...]
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.
Navigating the Holidays
Holidays can be a challenge. There may be pressure to recreate a ‘Norman Rockwellesque’ experience with the perfect turkey and many happy, family photos in holiday-themed pajamas. Here are some tips to deal with the stress.
Resources on Pregnancy & GIST
In our LRG community, we’ve seen many examples of GISTer family planning but also women who have found out they had GIST while they were pregnant. Here are some helpful resources
Overcoming the Holiday Blues
For many, the holidays are challenging normally and for cancer patients, the expectations of a consistently happy mood may be unrealistic. If you are newly diagnosed, the realization of what treatment means is probably not yet fully absorbed.
How Can B12 Help GIST Patients?
Fatigue is a common symptom experienced by GIST patients. Many factors may cause or contribute to lethargy, such as insomnia, malnutrition, iron deficiency to name a few, but a vitamin B12 deficiency in particular could be the root of the issue for some GIST sufferers.