Cancer Conection Resource Center

The Esophageal Cancer Action Network (ECAN) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to raising awareness about the risk of esophageal cancer caused by persistent heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Founded in 2009, ECAN has been actively working to educate the public, government, and businesses about the importance of early detection, prevention, and treatment options for esophageal cancer. With a mission to save lives and support those affected by esophageal cancer, ECAN has become a trusted source for the latest medical research and information related to this devastating disease. Through advocacy efforts, ECAN has successfully influenced the inclusion of esophageal cancer in important research projects, such as the National Cancer Institute's genome-mapping project. Additionally, ECAN is actively campaigning to secure more federal research funding for esophageal cancer, aiming to improve the outcomes and quality of life for individuals diagnosed with this rapidly increasing cancer.Generated from the website