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We Support a Healthier Future - Healthy People 2020

Life Raft Group

Organization URL(s)

liferaft@liferaftgroup.org
www.liferaftgroup.org/

Other Contact Information

155 Route 46 West, Suite 202

Wayne, NJ 07470

973-837-9092 (Voice)
973-837-9095 (FAX)

Description

The Life Raft Group (LRG) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization providing support, through information, education, and innovative research to patients with a rare cancer called GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor). The mission of the Life Raft Group (LRG) is to ensure the survival of GIST patients while maintaining the quality of their lives. To accomplish this mission, the Life Raft Group devotes its efforts to five major program areas: Research, Treatment Surveillance, Information & Support, Patient Outreach & Assistance, and Advocacy.

Online Resources

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Specialist Directory
http://www.liferaftgroup.org/gist_directory.php

Print Resources

Search GIST science publications page for peer reviewed journal articles in PubMed, science articles from the newsletters and selective references. Pamphlets in different languages and LRG e-newsletter can be downloaded at the website.