Resources
Online resources for the GIST community
Trusted organizations, specialist directories, and on-demand education to help you learn more, connect with others, and find expert care.
Advocacy & support organizations

The Life Raft Group
www.liferaftgroup.orgCommitted to enhancing the survival and quality of life for people living with GIST and other rare diseases through patient-powered research, education and empowerment, and global advocacy.

GIST Support International
www.gistsupport.orgA patient-driven non-profit providing information about the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of GIST that also sponsors research.

Sarcoma Foundation of America
www.curesarcoma.orgWorks to improve outcomes for people diagnosed with sarcoma by funding research, providing resources, advocating for the community, and growing awareness of the disease.
These organizations were identified as a resource for patients and caregivers seeking additional information and support. Cogent does not control their websites or vouch for every detail they contain, and listing them here does not mean they have endorsed Cogent or that Cogent prefers one organization over another.
Find a GIST specialist in the U.S.
Access the Life Raft Group’s comprehensive directory of U.S. GIST specialists to connect with experienced professionals dedicated to treating gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
Browse the directoryLife Raft Group is an independent organization that is not affiliated with Cogent. This link is being provided for informational purposes only and Cogent does not endorse or recommend any specific physician included in the directory and makes no representations or warranties about the services they provide.
