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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 […]
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EHE in Canada: what a national study tells us
A recent study published in the European Journal of Cancer represents the largest collection of data from people with EHE in Canada. Researchers found that EHE can behave very differently from person to person—about one-third of patients were diagnosed by chance and did not need immediate treatment, while others had more aggressive disease. About half […]
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Pulmonary EHE: a case report and review of literature
In a recent issue of AME Case Reports, a team led by Dr. Clifford Atuiri describes a case of pulmonary epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) and places it within the broader understanding of the disease. The authors note that EHE in the lungs can be difficult to diagnose because symptoms and imaging often resemble more common lung […]
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Exploring a treatment option for hepatic EHE: subsegmental bland embolization
A recent study published in Cancer Control describes a treatment approach for hepatic (liver) EHE called subsegmental bland embolization, which blocks blood flow to individual tumors. In three patients with multiple liver tumors, most treated tumors shrank significantly, and the disease was initially controlled in all patients. The procedure was well tolerated, with no serious […]
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The EHE Foundation Welcomes Kristianne Oristian, PhD, as Director of Research & Engagement
The EHE Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Kristianne (“Kristi”) Oristian, PhD, as our new Director of Research & Engagement. In this role, Kristi will work closely with Executive Director Denise Robinson, who previously led both organizational and research strategy, to advance the Foundation’s mission and strengthen our growing impact in the global […]
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Advancing EHE Research on the Global Stage: Highlights from CTOS 2025
The EHE Foundation had the privilege of attending the CTOS 2025 Annual Meeting, held November 12-15, in Boca Raton, Florida. The Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS) is a global, professional medical organization of clinician-scientists, translational researchers, and patient advocates united by a single goal: advancing treatment of sarcomas. For the EHE community, this annual gathering […]
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New Study Uncovers Unexpected Role for AMPK in EHE
A project funded by the EHE Foundation, the EHE Rare Cancer Charity (UK), and the EHE Rare Cancer Foundation Australia, and led by Dr. Ryan Kanai in the Lamar Lab, was recently published in Cancers, revealing a surprising new role for AMPK in controlling the growth of EHE cells. Dr. Kanai set out to find […]
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EHE Advocates Unite to Navigate Complexities of Drug Development
We are thrilled to share a new publication that includes participation of EHE advocacy organizations: “How to foster new treatment development in ultra-rare tumours? Joint EMA-EORTC multi-stakeholder workshops on ultra-rare sarcomas as a model for rare cancers.” Leaders of the EHE Rare Cancer Charity (UK), the EHE Foundation, and EHE ITALIA Associazione Non Solo Laura […]
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Preclinical Evidence Supporting the Therapeutic Potential of Statins in EHE
In 2022, the EHE Foundation funded the Lamar Lab’s project entitled ‘Use of Pre-clinical EHE Models to Identify Druggable Pathways to Treat EHE,’ with the goal of identifying FDA-approved drugs that can be repurposed to treat EHE. By looking for drugs that are already FDA-approved, ideally, positive pre-clinical findings could be more rapidly translated to […]
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