On Thursday, October 7th at 2pm ET the LRG held “Conversations with the LRG". In this presentation, our Global GIST Mentors discussed the role of the GIST Mentor and how one can assist you on your GIST journey.
Dr. David Josephy and Jim Hughes discuss clinical trials for GISTers and what you need to know.
South Korean GISTer Dae Shik Kang, 62 years old, walked 430km (267 miles) to share hope and courage. Today Dae is still spreading hope & staying healthy.
This video is about the new treatment updates for advanced GIST. It is presented by William D. Tap, MD.
This video contains information about the management of metastatic GIST presented by Dr. Aimee Crago.
On May 4th the LRG held a lively discussion with three long-term survivors, Erin McBean, John Abrams, and Dr. mOe Anderson. Diagnosed at different stages of life, with different mutations, these GISTers shared how they have thrived with GIST over ten years and counting.
This video contains information about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) presented by Dr. Sameer Rastogi, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
This video deals with the mechanism of avapritinib in GIST, current outcomes and challenges with PDGFRA D842V mutated GIST presented by Dr. Sameer Rastogi, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India..
Understanding the role of mutations and biomarker testing is one of most important things patients must learn. Uncovering the driving force behind each individual’s tumors is not just important, it is critical. This video talks about why it's important and about terminology when talking about mutations.
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) held a webinar on February 19th, 2021 for NORD member organizations as well as leaders and staff of nonprofits organizations involved in rare diseases including pharma, patients, caregivers, and advocates.
