Hope is Important
These are challenging times. And we at ECAN are keeping our focus trained on the positive difference we can [...]
2020 Wins for Esophageal Cancer Patients
Despite the challenges of 2020, progress was achieved in the battle to end Esophageal Cancer - much of it thanks [...]
Make It A Life-Saving Birthday
In May of 2010, Brent Sharpless was in the prime of his life. He was an active, healthy 36-year-old who [...]
Groundbreaking Immunotherapy Studies in Esophageal Cancer show Significant Benefits
Findings of three studies important to Esophageal Cancer patients were presented at the 2020 ESMO (European Society of Medical Oncology) [...]
Personalized Approach Shows Survival Benefit in Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Results of a clinical study called PANGEA (Personalized ANtibodies for GastroEsophageal Adenocarcinoma) found survival benefits for patients when compared to [...]
Best Birthday Gift
A message from ECAN's founder: My husband’s birthday came this week. And this year, for the first time since he [...]
Immunotherapy Breakthroughs for Esophageal Cancer Patients
The early results of two large, Phase III clinical trials of the immunotherapy Opdivo (nivolumab) showed significant survival benefits for [...]
Barrett’s Esophagus and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma can run in Families
The familial connection is one of the Strongest Indicators of Risk according to Experts. ECAN spoke with the Leading Researcher [...]
FDA calls New Screening Test Using DNA to Detect Esophageal Cancer a Breakthrough Device
First Time the FDA has given Breakthrough Designation for a Device Targeting Diseases of the Esophagus. Lucid Diagnostics' EsoGuard™ Esophageal [...]
#GivingTuesday Gratitude
ECAN thanks everyone who donated or raised funds to support our medical research campaign on #GivingTuesday! You and the rest [...]