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 [...]
Potential “Game Changer” for Esophageal Cancer Patients: Vitamin D can Play a Significant Role in Survival for Many Patients with Both Major Types of Esophageal Cancer
A recent analysis found that the use of Vitamin D supplements significantly reduced the risk of relapse or death in [...]
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 [...]
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 – [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Preventing Chemo Brain? Study Identifies Potential Approach for Common Problem
A side effect of some cancer treatments commonly referred to as “chemo brain” has received increasing attention from researchers lately. [...]