One-in-a-million people are living with EHE worldwide.

Our mission is to find treatments and a cure for this rare cancer by advancing research and driving collaboration between patients, researchers, and clinicians.

We envision a world where Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is easily diagnosed and treatable. Join our dedicated community by subscribing to our emails.

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Amy is living with progressing epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE). Diagnosed in 2010, she has had a challenging journey, including a liver transplant, removal of lung tumors, and various systemic therapies.

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Cecilia was diagnosed in 2024 with epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) after experiencing recurring bouts of extreme pain leading to a liver biopsy. Today, she carefully monitors her disease with active surveillance or "watch and wait."

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Patients Powering Research for EHE

Patients are the key to finding new treatments for EHE! Researchers need tumor tissue and fluid from EHE patients to understand disease progression and speed the development of new drugs and therapies.

EHE Global Patient Registry

Patients Powering Research for EHE

The EHE Global Patient Registry empowers people with Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma (EHE) to join together to improve our understanding of this ultra-rare sarcoma. We need every EHE patient to join this critical tool used to support researchers searching for treatments and a cure for EHE.

Consensus Paper on EHE Management

The Consensus Paper is a powerful, EHE-specific resource for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals that answers critical questions regarding diagnosis and treatment. Patients are encouraged to read it to better understand EHE and facilitate more informed discussions and decision-making with medical teams.

Latest EHE News, Events and Research

Patty Cogswell

The Importance of Biobanking

By The EHE Foundation | May 17, 2021

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

By The EHE Foundation | April 20, 2021

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

Leah Heinrich Participates on Scientific Peer Review Panel

By The EHE Foundation | March 2, 2021

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 Q4 2020

The Pledge: Edition 23, Q4 – Oct-Dec, 2020

By The EHE Foundation | February 17, 2021

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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The Pledge Q3

Stay up to Date on EHE by Reading The Pledge: Edition 22, Q3 – Jul-Sep, 2020

By The EHE Foundation | November 10, 2020

Click here to read the Pledge: Edition 20, Q3 – Jul-Sep, 2020

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EHE Circle of Friends

EHE Circle of Friends Monthly Giving Program Kicks Off!

By The EHE Foundation | October 27, 2020

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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2024 Research Grant Awards

The EHE Foundation Announces Grant Funding of $307,400 to Advance Research and Find Treatments for EHE

By The EHE Foundation | November 20, 2024

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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Donating vs. Fundraising

Making a Donation vs. Fundraising for The EHE Foundation: What’s the Difference?

By The EHE Foundation | November 4, 2024

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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EHEF Scientific & Medical Advisory Board

Scientific & Medical Advisory Board Collaborates to Improve Outcomes for People Living with EHE

By The EHE Foundation | September 30, 2024

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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