New Discovery: Inherited Gene Mutation linked to Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
A breakthrough by researchers at Case Western Reserve has led to the discovery of an Inherited Gene Mutation linked to [...]
ECAN Launches New, Animated Guide for Patients at Risk for Esophageal Cancer
With animations that illustrate how to prevent, detect, treat, and cure Esophageal Cancer, ECAN, in partnership with the International Society [...]
Genetic Game-Changer?
A new study finds that 9% of all Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (EAC) patients have mutations in cancer-predisposing genes, potentially opening the [...]
New, Free Clinical Trials Matching
ECAN is proud to launch a new, personalized service to match Esophageal Cancer patients with the best Clinical Trial [...]
Beta Blockers to Improve Immunotherapy Response
Less than a third of Esophageal Cancer Patients Respond to Immunotherapy. Could a Medication Commonly Used to Treat Anxiety [...]
Study finds Drug Increases Appetite, Weight Gain for Cancer Patients
Low doses of an inexpensive, well-tolerated drug were found to increase the appetite, weight gain, and quality of life for [...]
Potential Breakthrough in Cancer Research
Scientists Discover a Way to Stop Cancer Cells from Multiplying! A new study suggests that cells preparing to divide [...]
Bariatric Surgery may increase Risk of Precursor of Esophageal Cancer
Study finds bariatric surgery known as sleeve gastrectomy increases the risk of Barrett’s Esophagus, the precursor to Esophageal Adenocarcinoma – [...]
PACT Act Filing Date Approaching
Esophageal Cancer Patients are among those who may qualify for the expansive benefits of the PACT Act – including more [...]
Sleep Habits Affect Risk of Esophageal Cancer
Study finds Sleep Habits affect Risk of Esophageal Cancer. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, [...]