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In March, EHE Foundation was represented at two important meetings in Europe focused on sarcoma, rare cancers, and EHE research. These gatherings were invaluable opportunities to connect with clinicians, researchers, and fellow advocates working to improve care, deepen understanding, and advance progress for people affected by EHE. Executive Director Denise Robinson attended on behalf of […]
Following the publication of results from a phase 2 study of eribulin in two vascular sarcomas, angiosarcoma and EHE, Dr. Tom Chen of National Taiwan University College of Medicine shared commentary in Clinical Cancer Research. He praised the investigators for their collaborative study while also pointing to important considerations for future research. Although angiosarcoma and […]
The EHE Foundation is proud to announce $335,000 in funding through the 2026 EHE Foundation Research Grants Program to support two innovative research projects in epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE). Selected for their scientific merit, potential impact, and clinical relevance, these projects address two important priorities in EHE research: biomarker development and new therapeutic approaches. Together, they […]
The European Organisation of Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) is conducting research to better understand health-related quality of life (HRQoL) concerns among people living with rare cancers. Recently, researchers analyzed results from a group of 31 people with EHE from 11 different countries who participated in the study. The findings showed that pain–and the […]
Prior research has shown that a class of medications called microtubule inhibitors may be effective at controlling the growth of EHE tumors. Recently, researchers conducted a phase 2 study to test whether the microtubule inhibitor eribulin is a safe and effective way to treat patients whose tumors continued to grow after prior treatment. Six (6) […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]