Bonnie Schulz faces the Erdheim-Chester Disease
A picture and story (story not available online) about Bonnie Schulz, a patient living with ECD.Bold Initiative to Transform Cancer Care
A video from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York features an ECD patient, Rita, who is currently enrolled in the vemurafenib trial. Rita’s is a remarkable story that begins at the 2 minutes, 22-second mark of this 5-1/2 minute...2nd Annual International ECD Medical Symposium Discussed in NIH Newsletter
The August 2014 NIH Clinical Center Newsletter featured a story about the planned 2014 ECD Medical Symposium hosted by the NIH, in partnership with the ECD Global Alliance.Erdheim – Chester disease: Clinical pearls for the anesthesiologist
Hariharan U, Goel AV, Sharma D. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol. 2014 Apr;30(2):297-8. doi: 10.4103/0970-9185.130127General Announcements
2018 Patient and Family Gathering
The 6th Annual International ECD Patient Gathering will be held in Orlando, Florida on November 15 – 16, 2018. Medical professionals will share the latest findings related to ECD and offer information and tips to optimize patient care. All ECD patients and caregivers are encouraged to attend. Registration is now open!
Accomplishments, Blog Announcements
2018 Patient and Family Gathering
The 6th Annual International ECD Patient Gathering will be held in Orlando, Florida on November 15 – 16, 2018. Medical professionals will share the latest findings related to ECD and offer information and tips to optimize patient care. All ECD patients and caregivers are encouraged to attend. Registration is now open!
Board/Staff Announcements
Volunteer Appreciation
In addition to the dedicated Board of Directors, the ECD community is grateful for the work of volunteers that support the ECDGA on projects that maintain the mission to serve those affected by ECD across the globe!
Care Monitoring Announcements
A Leap Forward in Rare Disease Treatment
This video was produced to provide patients with hope and information. Featured in the short film are knowledgeable ECD physicians, ECD patients, and a family member. They demonstrate that targeted therapies are resulting in dramatic improvements in patient outcomes, bringing real hope for the future of patients affected by ECD.
Funding, Grant Announcements
2018 ECD Medical Symposium
The 6th Annual International ECD Medical Symposium will be held in Orlando, Florida on November 14 - 15, 2018. Medical professionals will share the latest research findings related to ECD, discuss the care of patients, and develop collaborations to further research. All medical professionals with interest in ECD and ECD patients are encouraged to register.
Host Fundraisers Announcements
ECD Awareness Week
The 3rd Annual ECD Awareness Week is September 10-15! Bringing awareness of this rare disease is crucial. You can make a global impact this ECD Awareness Week by spreading awareness and garnering support for Erdheim-Chester Disease families around the world.
Newsletters Announcements
ECD Patient Registry is Recruiting!
The ECD Patient Registry is a medical database collecting information and/or samples from patients diagnosed with ECD. This data will be used to help scientists advance our knowledge of ECD and its treatment. Read about the registry and sign-up below.
Past Awards Announcements
2018 ECD Medical Symposium
The 6th Annual International ECD Medical Symposium will be held in Orlando, Florida on November 14 - 15, 2018. Medical professionals will share the latest research findings related to ECD, discuss the care of patients, and develop collaborations to further research. All medical professionals with interest in ECD and ECD patients are encouraged to register.
Social Connections Announcements
Tell Your Story
Help others that are battling ECD to not feel alone. Share your journey and raise awareness! We encourage you to submit a story to The Mighty and make your voice heard.
Studies/Trials Announcements
ECD Patient Registry is Recruiting!
The ECD Patient Registry is a medical database collecting information and/or samples from patients diagnosed with ECD. This data will be used to help scientists advance our knowledge of ECD and its treatment. Read about the registry and sign-up below.
Treatments Announcements
ECD Trials Open
Follow the link below for "Clinical Trials for ECD Treatment" to learn more about the current trials accepting ECD patients.