Viva Life Fest! Join us in Las Vegas
The Life Raft Group will be marking a milestone at Life Fest 2012: Celebrating 10 Years of Dedication on November 9 to 11 at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas. We are at a [...]
Identifying novel treatment options by defining molecular mechanisms
Written by Anette Duensing, M.D. Molecular mechanisms can help identify GIST treatment options. GISTs are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract and are caused by activating mutations in the KIT or PDGFRA receptor [...]
The Medicare Lottery Explained!
Learn about the medicare lottery. It is the system devised to implement the Medicare Replacement Drug Demonstration that will cover some oral drugs before Medicare’s comprehensive prescription drug program began in 2006. This lottery is [...]
Tips for Caregiving For a Friend with Cancer
Your friend has been diagnosed with cancer and now suddenly you must deal with this new dynamic in your relationship. This new change of having a serious illness can make you unsure how to act.
Coping with GIST – Tips for Caregiving Long Distance
Caring for a family member or friend with cancer who lives far away has its unique challenges. All of the usual caregiving concerns about a loved one's health and well-being may be intensified, since long-distance caregivers can't be physically present to provide care at all times.
Caregiving for GIST in Real Situations
Different challenges face those who help provide care for a person who is hospitalized. For example, caregiving in a hospital requires providing support and acting as a liaison between the patient and the health-care team.
Tips for GIST Caregivers
The responsibilities of care giving may seem complex and overwhelming at first. Depending on the person's needs, a caregiver may provide physical care; help with medical care, financial issues, or insurance issues; and serve as the liaison [...]
Tips for Managing GIST for Older Adults
Co-Existing Conditions Co-existing conditions are medical illnesses or problematic conditions that a person has along with cancer, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression. These conditions often influence how a person responds to treatment, [...]
Drug Interaction Glossary
NOTE: We have some specific information about some drugs on the "Drug Interactions" lists. When we have specific or detailed information about a drug interaction, it will appear on this page. Note that for the [...]
Imatinib, Gene Expression, and Resistance: A Conversation With Jonathan C. Trent, MD, PhD
Clinical Management of GIST Helsinki and Barcelona 2003-Conference Highlights Question: Your study is entitled “Differential Gene Expression Profiles of Imatinib-Sensitive and -Resistant Sarcoma Cell Lines After Exposure to Imatinib.” Could you briefly summarize your key [...]