The Life Raft Group is dedicated to enhancing the survival and quality of life for people living with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST), and other rare diseases, through patient-powered research, education and empowerment, and global advocacy efforts.
Recent News
The Importance of Research – Dr. César Serrano
In this installment of Fueling GIST Research, Dr. César Serrano shares on the importance of GIST research & collaboration among institutions to build a vision of new treatments & a cure.
Patient of the Month – June 2023: Simon Yeung
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Simon Yeung shares his story. #thrivingtogether
GIST Updates from ASCO
The Life Raft Group hosted Dr. Herbert Loong, who summarized abstracts and presentations from ASCO that are relevant to the GIST patient community.
Cultivating Partnerships – ASCO 2023 Recap
Our Spring to GIST Awareness Day Campaign Continues! Our spring fundraising campaign is all about Fueling GIST Research and we will be sharing examples of all the ways The Life Raft Group is involved [...]
NCCN GIST Guidelines 2023 Patient Version
The NCCN updated the clinical practice guidelines in oncology for GIST and other cancers in April and now have released the patient guidelines. Find the links here.
Collaborations – New Horizons GIST Conference
Our Spring to GIST Awareness Day Campaign Continues! Our spring fundraising campaign is all about Fueling GIST Research and we will be sharing examples of all the ways The Life Raft Group is involved [...]