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On May 28, 2024, Ikena Oncology announced they are discontinuing the development of IK-930. We share your frustration and disappointment and understand the devastating impact felt by patients. Following this announcement, we met with Ikena to impress upon them the urgency and importance that patients deriving benefits from IK-930 continue to have access to the […]
Updated: April 18, 2025 A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most daunting experiences in life, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. The journey through diagnosis, treatment, and everything in between often feels like a roller coaster, filled with uncertainty, fear, and a range of intense emotions. It’s essential to acknowledge […]
When a person receives a diagnosis, much of the focus is aimed at the individual, when in fact every aspect of the caregiver’s life is also impacted. Caregivers are a huge part of the story but are often overlooked and undersupported, which leaves them feeling isolated and unseen. Join veteran caregiver and Caregiver Advocate, Allison Breininger, […]
Join Dr. Tamara Vesel, Chief of Palliative Care at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA, and her Research Assistant, MD/MPH candidate, Abigail Lebowitz for an interactive session exploring the topic of non-pharmacological management of cancer pain. Dr. Vesel is a globally recognized palliative care specialist with expertise in pain and symptom management, integrative medicine, clinical […]
In March Denise Robinson, Director of Research for The EHE Foundation attended the ESMO Sarcoma and Rare Cancers Congres 2024 in Lugano, Switzerland. This congress brought together world-renowned experts including researchers and clinicians, to present and discuss the latest advancements in the treatment of sarcomas and rare cancers. Topics ranged from the role of immune […]
Join the EHE Foundation for a special Science Saturday on Rare Disease Day, February 28, 2026, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET. This virtual event is designed for anyone affected by EHE who wants an up-to-date view of the EHE research landscape. This free, interactive presentation will highlight Foundation-led research, global scientific advances, and the […]
For the global EHE community, 2025 brought challenges, resilience, and momentum. Grounded in connection and a shared commitment to progress in EHE, we look back with emotion, appreciation, and gratitude, and in 2026, we look forward with determination and hope.
Scientists know that most EHE tumors are caused by specific genetic changes called gene fusions. In most people with EHE, two genes, WWTR1 and CAMTA1, are abnormally fused. In a smaller number of cases, a different fusion involving YAP1 and TFE3 is present. In a recent review published in Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, the authors […]