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 [...]
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, [...]
Knock Cancer Out of the Park!
Join us for a free evening of Fun and Fireworks as the Orioles' AA Minor League Bowie Baysox Knock Cancer Out of the Park! ECAN thanks [...]
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 [...]