Caregiver of the Month – January 2023: Andrea Mantilla
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Andrea Mantilla shares her story. #thrivingtogether
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Andrea Mantilla shares her story. #thrivingtogether
European Patient Cancer Coalition published Patient Guide for Cancer Biomarkers in January 2023.
Caregiver Vicky Ossio, with Senda Verde co-founder Marcelo Levy (videographer), took us on a 40-minute trip into the Bolivian jungle to visit the beautiful wild animals and talk about their mission.
GIST Advocate & Board Member Dr. mOe Anderson shares how she set her intentions on a vision board to give a TEDTalk and this happened for her in January 2023. #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 AmazonSmile program is ending February 20th and we're asking you to consider signing up to be a G.E.M donor - even $10 a month makes a significant impact!
Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. Sameer Rastogi and the AIIMS Team Publish Study on SDH-deficient GIST titled, "Succinate dehydrogenase deficient GIST: Case series and review of literature from a tertiary care centre in India".
LRG Executive Director Sara Rothschild took part in a CME course produced by Medscape titled 'Improving Outcomes & Quality of Life in Advanced GIST: Discussing the Patient Journey and the Latest Data.'
Vicky Ossio shares her passion for rescuing & rehoming animals confiscated due to illegal trafficking & habitat destruction with a tour of La Senda Verde Wildlife Sanctuary in Bolivia.
The LRG Medical Advisory Board issued a statement in response to a NEJM article on telemedicine with the hope that other organizations & physicians will follow suit, advocating for treatment ease & equity.