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PUSH Project: Pushing Ultra-Rare Sarcoma Beyond Hope
Under the umbrella of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS) Ultra-rare Sarcoma Working Group, a broad group representing the global sarcoma community, including clinicians, scientists, patient advocates, and non-profit organizations, has come together to form PUSH (Pushing Ultra-Rare Sarcomas Beyond Hope). This consortium has been established to collect and make the best use of all […]
EHE patients’ voices inform paper on sirolimus for the treatment of EHE.
“The patient perspective on sirolimus for epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE): results of a community survey highlighting the importance of equitable access to treatments” was published on February 25, 2024, in the scientific journal Frontiers in Oncology. In early 2023, EHE patient advocates surveyed the global EHE community to gain patients’ perspectives on sirolimus to generate information […]
Science Saturday: Patient-Powered EHE Research
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, Denise Robinson, Director of Research provided an update to the global EHE community focused on ‘Patient-Powered EHE Research’. Denise highlighted research projects The EHE Foundation is funding and supporting through resources, and projects initiated by the foundation including the EHE Global Patient Registry and EHE Biobank. Denise highlights progress made […]
Welcome New Board Member Guy Weinberg, MD
The EHE Foundation is delighted to announce that Guy Weinberg, MD, has joined our Board of Directors. Internationally recognized in the field of anesthesiology, he is, importantly, the father of an EHE patient, bringing a multifaceted expert and personal perspective to The EHE Foundation, helping us advance our mission to find effective treatments for this […]
Rare Disease Day 2024
Rare Disease Day was February 29th, a very special rare day! We asked our community to help us build EHE awareness by submitting their EHE stories so that we could share them on our social media platforms and website to shine a light on EHE and rare diseases! Throughout the month, we shared the stories […]
“Shakedown for Steve” Gives $20,000 in Memory of Steve Walsh, Jr.
What started as a GoFundMe page to help Steve Walsh with EHE-related medical expenses turned into a memorial as he lost his 10-month battle with EHE on September 22, 2023. From the Southside of Chicago, Steve is remembered for his love of life, sports, and the people closest to him. His sister, Jessica shared, “On […]
Science Saturday: EHE Research Progress & Momentum
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 […]
Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead With Purpose
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.
Translating molecular mechanisms of EHE to improve patient outcomes
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 […]