Dr. Ciara Kelly presented “Clinical Trials 101” to GIST patients and caretakers on May 19th, 2023 at 12pm ET. During this virtual presentation, Dr. Kelly discussed types of clinical trials, how to find a clinical trial, current open clinical trials, and more.
The Life Raft Group is launching two new private Facebook Support Groups for patients and their caregivers. These two groups are designed to provide a safe forum to discuss specific concerns in a closed [...]
Erawati Bawle shares her insights on her husband's journey with GIST and reflects on the quality of medical care he received and a clinician's responsibility for their patients with the hope that it will give others clarity for their journey.
In this summary, we continue highlighting recent clinical trials that are still recruiting in the U.S. which investigate potential treatments for GIST patients.
Dr. David Josephy and Jim Hughes presented "Clinical Trials 2000-2021" at New Horizons 2021.
Pete Knox of The Life Raft Group presented Using Real World Evidence to Impact Future Clinical Trials and Improve Patient Survival: A Focus on Placebos at New Horizons 2021.
December 2021 - In this summary, we have highlighted recent clinical trials that are still recruiting in the U.S. which investigate potential treatments for GIST patients.
In this issue of LRG Science: based on current studies, this article asserts the belief that placebos do not benefit patients with advanced disease.
Dr. David Josephy and Jim Hughes discuss clinical trials for GISTers and what you need to know.
LRG members Jennifer & Owen Moore give their perspective on participating in the Phase I BLU-285 trial at OSHU with Dr. Michael Heinrich. After three other drug treatment lines and faced with several growing tumors, the BLU-285 (avapritinib) trial was Owen’s best option.
