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EHE Foundation joined over 30,000 cancer experts from around the world in Chicago, IL in early June to learn of the latest clinical cancer research impacting patient care. The theme of this year’s conference is Caring for Every Patient, Learning From Every Patient. EHE Foundation board members and staff participated in the patient advocate track […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: LeeAnn Conner, [email protected] Fundraising across the world will secure additional $1M through a matching grant from the Petersen Foundation August 15, 2019 (Hobart, WI): The EHE Foundation and Cleveland Clinic received a major gift from the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Foundation. One million dollars will be donated to Cleveland Clinic […]
Once again many individuals and small groups of families and friends joined together in neighborhoods, parks, or local trails all over the nation to participate in the 4th Annual EHE 5K Virtual 5K Run/Walk. We surpassed our goal (to exceed last year’s participants) by leaps and bounds with 1,006 participants and $47,538 raised of which […]
Although most participants already completed their 5K, registration for the 4th Annual EHE Virtual 5K will remain open until all shirts are sold. Click here for more information. 100% of the donations and profits from this event will be dedicated to EHE research. We hope you’ll join us to make a difference as we look […]
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 […]