by Asmaa Javed | Apr 22, 2022 | News
The ECD Global Alliance (ECDGA), a non-profit dedicated to supporting people affected by an ultra-rare blood cancer known as Erdheim-Chester Disease (ECD), honors deserving volunteers during National Volunteer Week. ECDGA volunteers are the life force of...
by Asmaa Javed | Feb 24, 2022 | Community & Support, News, Research & Awareness
Rare Disease Day is on February 28, 2022! In the United States, a disease is considered rare if it affects fewer than 200,000 Americans, 7,000 illnesses fall into this category, with 1 in 10 Americans being affected. Patients that have a rare disorder...
by Asmaa Javed | Nov 3, 2021 | News, Research & Awareness
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Join the experts during this scientific meeting to learn and share findings for histiocytosis. The 2021 Erdheim-Chester Disease Virtual Medical Symposium will be held online from 9:00 am to 2:15 pm CT (UTC -5) on Tuesday, November 16, 2021....
by Asmaa Javed | Nov 1, 2021 | News
A rare community will join together to connect & learn. Finally, the Erdheim-Chester Disease (ECD) community of patients, loved ones, and physicians will gather together again! During the challenges of the pandemic, serving our members remained the top priority. ...
by Asmaa Javed | Oct 12, 2021 | News, Research & Awareness
You can play a big part in fighting ECD. If you are a patient or direct caregiver, please participate in this survey by October 30, 2021. Take the Survey When the ECD Global Alliance (ECDGA) was formed research was needed to help improve the diagnosis and treatment of...
