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A Message from our Founder

This week marks 15 years since my sweet husband Monte took his last breath on earth. Still filled with gratitude [...]

A Message from our FounderMindy Mintz Mordecai2023-03-30T02:26:33+00:00

Campaign for Esophageal Cancer Research Funding

Over the past two years, more than $11 million in new federal funding has been awarded to Esophageal Cancer researchers [...]

Campaign for Esophageal Cancer Research FundingMindy Mintz Mordecai2023-03-30T02:00:06+00:00

Groundbreaking Study on How Barrett’s Esophagus becomes Cancer

A new study from Great Britain underscores the importance of early detection of Barrett's Esophagus in the fight to stop [...]

Groundbreaking Study on How Barrett’s Esophagus becomes CancerMindy Mintz Mordecai2021-08-13T18:52:17+00:00

She Dealt with the Anguish of Losing Her Dad to Esophageal Cancer …

And went on to win the Silver Medal in the Tokyo Olympics in the Women's 1500 Meter competition! Erica Sullivan [...]

She Dealt with the Anguish of Losing Her Dad to Esophageal Cancer …Mindy Mintz Mordecai2021-07-30T00:12:59+00:00

Small but Mighty, ECAN turns 12

Twelve years ago, a small but mighty group of dedicated folks who wanted to see significant change for patients [...]

Small but Mighty, ECAN turns 12Mindy Mintz Mordecai2021-08-13T18:50:45+00:00

Three New Immunotherapy Indications for Esophageal Cancer Patients

Since March 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued four approvals for PD-L1 Inhibitors for patients with Esophageal [...]

Three New Immunotherapy Indications for Esophageal Cancer PatientsMindy Mintz Mordecai2021-06-30T23:55:49+00:00

ECAN Experts cited in US News & World Report

"Esophageal Cancer: What to Know" is a new report from U.S. News & World Report by contributing writer David Levine.  [...]

ECAN Experts cited in US News & World ReportMindy Mintz Mordecai2021-02-19T20:52:26+00:00

FDA Fast-Tracks Review of 3 New Immunotherapy Options for Esophageal Cancer Patients

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has granted Priority Review for the use of immunotherapies in three new designations for [...]

FDA Fast-Tracks Review of 3 New Immunotherapy Options for Esophageal Cancer PatientsMindy Mintz Mordecai2021-01-22T01:44:37+00:00

New Treatment Option for Patients with HER2+ Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has approved a new therapy for adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic  HER2+ [...]

New Treatment Option for Patients with HER2+ Gastroesophageal Junction AdenocarcinomaMindy Mintz Mordecai2021-01-21T22:14:22+00:00

Latest US Stats Show More Esophageal Cancer Cases, Fewer Deaths

The latest statistics released by the American Cancer Society projects that fewer Americans will die of Esophageal Cancer in 2021 [...]

Latest US Stats Show More Esophageal Cancer Cases, Fewer DeathsMindy Mintz Mordecai2021-01-21T21:31:57+00:00
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