Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation

The Numbers Behind an Urgent Fight – ECEF
Sponsor the Mission Together: ECEF Golf Outing
April 2, 2026

Sponsor the Mission Together: ECEF Golf Outing

Sponsor ECEF’s golf outing and support patients, research, and awareness while aligning your brand with a meaningful mission.

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month Begins
April 1, 2026

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month Begins

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Learn the signs, support research, and join ECEF’s patient community.

Drive Hope Save Lives: Join Our Golf Outing
March 29, 2026

Drive Hope Save Lives: Join Our Golf Outing

Join ECEF’s golf outing to support patients, fund research, and raise awareness for esophageal cancer.

Earlier Immunotherapy Saves Lives

Earlier Immunotherapy Saves Lives

Earlier immunotherapy is changing esophageal cancer care. Learn how new treatments are helping prevent recurrence and improve outcomes.

Nutrition and Cancer Prevention: What You Need to Know

Nutrition and Cancer Prevention: What You Need to Know

How diet impacts cancer risk. Learn how nutrition and cancer prevention can support better health and outcomes.

December 29, 2025

Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation Applauds a Daughter’s Love and Courage

A daughter honors her late father at a Jets game as her family continues supporting the Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation.

November 11, 2025

Welcoming New Board Members: Driving Early Detection Forward

ECEF welcomes Donna Whitig and Daniel Reilly to its Board, advancing education, support, and early detection of esophageal cancer.

April 1, 2015

Heartburn Can Cause Esophageal Cancer

Heartburn can cause esophageal cancer. Esophageal cancer is a stealthy disease that reveals itself at a late stage when survival is difficult.

March 2, 2015

Esophageal Cancer Was God’s Plan For Me

When Bart Frazzitta was planning for his retirement, he had no idea that esophageal cancer was God’s plan for his future.

February 25, 2015

Esophageal Cancer Patient Support

Bart Frazzitta talks about the importance of patient support — one of the most important goals of the Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation (ECEF)

February 24, 2015

Esophageal Cancer Life Expectancy

Bart Frazzitta reflects on his esophageal cancer life expectancy and how his poor prognosis helped him realize that life is precious

February 15, 2015

Why Worry About Recurrence Of Esophageal Cancer?

After Bart Frazzitta recovered from esophagectomy surgery, he learned to manage his worries about the recurrence of esophageal cancer.