GIST Cancer Journal October Issue Has Arrived
The 7th issue of the GIST Cancer Journal, official journal of the LRG and the first academic journal devoted solely to GIST is now available
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
GDOL Miami 2014 Welcome and Introductions
GDOL Miami 2014 welcome and introductions by Sara Rothschild, Life Raft Group Program Director, Dr. Jonathan Trent, Professor of Medicine, Co-Director Musculoskeletal Center, Sarcoma Medical Research Program, and Dr. Stephen Nimer, Director of Sylvester Comprehensive [...]
The Life Raft Group Attends 18th Annual CTOS Meeting in NYC
From October 30th to November 2nd the Life Raft Group staff members attended the annual Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS) Meeting in NYC.
Alianza GIST gets two new reps
As Latin American members meet this week, Alianza GIST has added two representatives, from Brazil and Puerto Rico. Valaria Hartt joins us from Brazil, while Eileen Rolon will represent Puerto Rico.
LRG Sets GDOL Miami Date for March
The second annual GIST Day of Learning will be held on March 23, 2013. This year we are privileged once again that Dr. Jonathan Trent of Sylvester Cancer Center in Miami has agreed to host our gathering and we are honored to hear what he has to say.
Patients Face Numerous Obstacles In Quest For Life-Saving Treatment
“It was such a frustrating time. It was awful,” Linda says, recalling how doctors had recommended she give Glaxo-SmithKline’s drug Votrient a shot but was unable to get Jessica’s insurance company to cover it despite appeals documented by GIST specialists.