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 [...]
Celebrating ECAN’s Founders
Join ECAN as we celebrate the contributions of all of the individuals and organizations who led and supported ECAN’s efforts [...]
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, [...]
A Father’s Day Reflection
Father's Day is meant to shine a light on the special relationship children have with their fathers. We think that [...]