The Life Raft Group's GIST Day of Learning (GDOL) Tennessee is a free, virtual event for patients, families, and our community to learn from a panel of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center experts more about this rare cancer, find support, and enhance your knowledge base to help you navigate the GIST journey.

Agenda:

2-2:05: Introduction and Welcome: Diana Nieves and Elizabeth Davis, MD

2:05-2:15: An overview of GIST pathology, Carlos Prieto-Granada, MD

2:15-2:27: Genomics and the role of imatinib, Vicki Keedy, MD, MSCI

2:28-2:40: Therapy beyond imatinib: Current and future strategies, Elizabeth Davis, MD

2:40-2:50: Surgical management of GIST, Deepa Magge, MD, FACS

2:50-3:00: The role of physical medicine and rehabilitation in treatment of cancer, Cristina Kline-Quiroz, DO

3:00-3:10: Use of the Dayani Center as a part of cancer treatment, Julia Russell, PT, DPT, CLT

3:10-3:25: Impact of nutrition on cancer treatment, Victoria Guentzel, MS, RDN, LDN

3:25-3:35: Understanding the Oncology Social Work Role in Helping Address the Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Care, Lindsay Grisanti, LMSW, OSW-C

3:35-3:40: Defining the role of patient navigators in oncology care, Miriam Green, RN, BSN

3:40-3:45: Supporting patients and their families through the VICC patient and family resource center, Julie Bulger

What is a GDOL?

A GDOL is a GIST Day of Learning. This is a free one day event to help patients and caregivers learn more about this rare cancer, find support, and enhance their knowledge base to help them navigate their cancer journey.

The mission of the Life Raft Group is to enhance survival and quality of life for people living with GIST through patient-powered research, education and empowerment, and global advocacy efforts. The LRG vision is to champion patient-powered science and drastically increase long-term survivorship for all cancer patients. To accomplish this, we rely on four key pillars:

– Leverage the patient perspective to drive innovative solutions in cancer research

– Educate and empower patients to take a larger role in their care

– Accelerate research outcomes through collaborative efforts

– Increase access to effective treatments worldwide

Virtual GIST Day of Learning Tennessee