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Stephanie was diagnosed with epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) in her liver, lungs, spine, ribs, and femur. It's not uncommon for EHE patients to present with metastatic disease. Unlike other cancers, metastatic EHE is not always correlated with a poor prognosis.
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The Importance of Biobanking
Biobanking is a brand-new endeavor for us at The EHE Foundation. Researchers retain frozen and stored tissue and biological samples from surgeries, which usually remains within the institution where the procedure takes place. Today, biobanking is a game-changer for rare disease and patient-led organizations like ours. Biobanks accelerate research by safe-guarding high-quality, donated tissue samples […]
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Researchers Engineer Much-Needed Mouse Model of a Rare Vascular Sarcoma
Dr. Rubin used a novel approach to target the gene fusion that causes epithelioid hemgioendothelioma, engineering a novel, first-of-its-kind mouse model of the disease, which will help advance studies to identify new treatments. Click here to read the full article. Sharing exciting news highlighting Dr. Brian Rubin’s research at the Lerner Research Institute at Cleveland […]
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Leah Heinrich Participates on Scientific Peer Review Panel
For Immediate Press Release: SCIENTIFIC PEER REVIEW OF CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS’ RARE CANCERS RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs’ (CDMRP), Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) consumer advocate Leah Heinrich recently participated in the evaluation of research applications submitted to the RCRP. Leahwas nominated for participation in […]
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The Pledge: Edition 23, Q4 – Oct-Dec, 2020
Together, the US, UK, and Australia EHE foundations team up to strengthen the force against EHE. This group provides a quarterly update, which is led by the UK and includes research news, patient and fundraising stories, and much more! Click here to view the most recent edition of our online EHE newsletter, The Pledge.
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Stay up to Date on EHE by Reading The Pledge: Edition 22, Q3 – Jul-Sep, 2020
Click here to read the Pledge: Edition 20, Q3 – Jul-Sep, 2020
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EHE Circle of Friends Monthly Giving Program Kicks Off!
We invite you to join our Circle of Friends! With so much uncertainty around us, your consistent support means more than ever. Why a monthly giving campaign? It’s Sustained Support: Monthly gifts allow us to predict our donations and plan ahead by expanding research and strengthen The EHE Foundation It’s a Community: Becoming an EHE […]
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The EHE Foundation Announces Grant Funding of $307,400 to Advance Research and Find Treatments for EHE
We are pleased to announce The EHE Foundation’s 2024 Research Grants Program awards, totaling $307,400, as part of our ongoing commitment to advance our mission to find effective treatments and a cure for EHE. Made possible by 2023 Giving Tuesday gifts, these grants support novel translational research projects that aim to identify and accelerate the […]
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Making a Donation vs. Fundraising for The EHE Foundation: What’s the Difference?
At The EHE Foundation, we are committed to finding a cure for epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE), an ultra-rare and potentially aggressive cancer that affects one in a million people. Every contribution helps us advance groundbreaking research, support patients, and foster collaboration among clinicians and researchers worldwide. There are two impactful ways you can support our mission: […]
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Scientific & Medical Advisory Board Collaborates to Improve Outcomes for People Living with EHE
On September 10, 2024, The EHE Foundation held a virtual meeting of our Scientific & Medical Advisory Board (SMAB). The meeting aimed to welcome new members, review current research projects, and discuss future needs and goals to advance EHE research. The meeting began with a warm welcome to new members of the SMAB: Tom Chen, […]
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