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, [...]
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 [...]
A Survivor’s Story
Gary Gilbert of York, Pennsylvania was diagnosed with Stage III Esophageal Adenocarcinoma in 2010. This is his story.
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]