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Congress to NCI Chief: focus on Deadly Cancer
Esophageal Cancer among those to target

The new director of the National Cancer Institute took the helm of that important agency on July 14.  Within weeks, he received a powerful message from Congress supporting increased focus and funding for research into the deadliest cancers, including Esophageal Cancer.  ECAN and its supporters worked with other members of the Deadly Cancer Coalition to convince members of Congress to sign on to the letter authored by Washington Rep. Dave Reichert. 

Currently, about $1,500 is spent on research into Esophageal Cancer for every death it causes.  That’s about ten percent of the $14,000 that is spent on breast cancer research per death.  Mortality rates in breast, prostate and colon cancers have declined in large part due to the emphasis placed on research into those diseases by the federal government.

Click here to see who signed the letter and find out more about the new head of NCI.

Esophageal Cancer Awareness spreads across U.S.

In celebration of Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, advocates and supporters in cities across the nation worked and celebrated in April to spread the word that Heartburn can cause Cancer.  An open house in Virginia Beach, Virginia hosted by Laurie Johnson and Connie Traugh raised more than a thousand dollars and awareness worth even more.  See the photos. 

The Third Annual Dance for the Cure in Towson, Maryland was another fun and uplifting way to share the message that Heartburn can cause CANCER and raise thousands of dollars for Esophageal Cancer Awareness.  It also garnered coverage from Baltimore’s NBC affiliate and sponsorship from WBAL radio.  Check out the promos, news story  and photos. 

In suburban Chicago, the John Court Memorial Esophageal Cancer Awareness Benefit brought out a large and energetic crowd for a fun afternoon and evening of music, dance, food and celebration all focused on spreading the life saving message.  Julie Court and her children Chris Court and Jacqueline Bruno put on a fun-filled event that drew a large and supportive crowd and raised thousands of dollars for Esophageal Cancer Awareness. Check out photos and video of the event.

In addition to ECAN events, many advocates convinced their state governments to declare April Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month.  Thanks to the dedication of supporters Delaware, Kentucky, Ohio, and Florida are among the states which acknowledged the need to spotlight this deadly disease.