Over the course of ECEF’S existence we have become aware of other organizations and Foundations whose goal is to educate people about esophageal cancer and offer insights into how this disease effect the people in the United States and even the World. We capture in this section those sites that will help people with esophageal cancer and it is through this effort that we share in the knowledge about this dreaded disease. We recognize the following organizations:

Earlier this year the NCI published the minutes of the Stomach/Esophageal Cancer Progress Review Group (PRG) Roundtable Meeting. This meeting attended by over 100 physicians, surgeons, medical oncologists and patient advocates presents the goals that the NCI will focus on in the next 5-10 years in the stomach/esophageal cancer area.   The web site for this report is http://planning.cancer.gov/

Where medical information is written in plain English so everyone can understand

A Barretts Esophagus explanation amongst a complete esophageal cancer presentation

Service of the National Library of Medicine which details esophageal cancer

Interesting articles about esophageal cancer along with a complete description of this disease

Detailed explanation of esophageal cancer

National Cancer Institute site addresses esophageal cancer with a section devoted to and involving children

A nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those diagnosed with cancer and to finding a cure for this disease. Integral to our mission are improving patient care, increasing cancer awareness and funding worthy scientific research. Our efforts focus on raising funds to support the work of individuals and organizations who can help us achieve our goals.