A Message from our Founder
March 27, 2024 marks 16 years since my extraordinary husband Monte Mordecai took his last breath on earth. I’m [...]
Powerful Tool to Catch Esophageal Cancer Before It Starts
A newly released study of the benefits of the EsoGuard® Esophageal DNA test says it is a powerful screening [...]
National Cancer Prevention Month
“Our best treatment for Esophageal Cancer is preventing Esophageal Cancer.” ~ Dr. John C. Lipham, M.D. Chair, ECAN Board [...]
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 [...]
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 – [...]