GI Cancers Alliance

10/15/2026

Welcome to “gastrochat”, a new podcast created bt OncoDaily in partnership with GI Cancers Alliance, where science meets pop culture and honest conversations about gastrointestinal health take center stage.

Hosted by Margaret-Ann Simonetta, Harvard lecturer, sociocultural anthropologist, researcher, President of the GICA Board of Directors and GI cancer advocate, the podcast brings a fresh perspective to topics that deserve more attention.

In the debut episode, Margaret-Ann explores groundbreaking research on H. pylori and cancer, viral health misinformation, and why speaking up about digestive symptoms matters.

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘗𝘰𝘱 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦. 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘕𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴! Tune in to the first episode of “gastrochat” and discover a fresh perspective on gastrointestinal health.

⚡ Listen to the podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/6TOtDN…

⚡ Read the article: oncodaily.com/dialogues/gast…

10/13/2026

There is still time to register for The Power of Reflection: Processing Emotions While Facing Cancer.

On Oct 20 from 12–1 PM ET, Amanda Trout, LCSW, LSCSW, OSW-C, will explore why emotional reflection matters for people facing cancer and those who support them. Afterward, Danielle Ripley-Burgess will facilitate a town hall conversation and invite participant questions.

Register now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Zwx8r9ttSO-oMBAQkhLEmQ #/registration

10/12/2026

Our goal is simple.

10/11/2026

Being diagnosed with stomach cancer at a younger age can affect far more than treatment alone.
Join My Gut Feeling for Too Young for This: The Emotional & Social Impact of Early-Onset Stomach Cancer, a conversation exploring some of the challenges younger adults may face, including body image, sexuality, fertility, fear of recurrence and coping after diagnosis.

Hear from Shannon Pillips, Jennifer Catsburg and Joanne Siu, MSW, and take part in a live Q&A.
October 20 • 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT
Register via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fw1OPqNIRrG2mSPKNdU6uQ

10/10/2026

Today is . In our patient-reported outcomes (PRO) research, we have found that mental health is a major unmet need within the GI cancer community. Support and resources are needed to address the needs of patients around the world.

10/09/2026

We are proud to partner with organizations across the GI cancer community for The Power of Reflection: Processing Emotions While Facing Cancer.

This Oct 20 webinar will include a presentation by Amanda Trout, LCSW, LSCSW, OSW-C, followed by a town hall led by Danielle Ripley-Burgess where participants can ask questions about the emotional side of cancer.

Thank you to our partners, including A Bridge to Light, Debbie's Dream Foundation, ECAN, Epic Experience, Gastric Cancer Foundation, Gilda’s Club KC, Hope for Stomach Cancer, KFG Project, and Man Up To Cancer.

Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Zwx8r9ttSO-oMBAQkhLEmQ #/registration

10/08/2026

Did you know HER2 is an important biomarker for several GI cancers?

10/07/2026

Opportunity for Stomach Cancer survivors, thrivers and caregivers.

Our Long Beach Summit doesn't happen without the people who show up to build it.

We're forming a Planning Committee for the Long Beach Patient Empowerment Summit, and we're especially looking for volunteers to help with outreach, spreading the word throughout the community so every patient and caregiver knows they're invited.

Meetings will be held over Zoom, with the schedule still being finalized based on who joins.

If you're a patient, caregiver, survivor, or community member who wants to help spread the word, we'd love to have you 💜

10/07/2026

We are proud to be the strong, collective voice for the GI cancer community and stand alongside so many wonderful partners working to support GI cancer patients around the world.