Useful Links
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/
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) offers The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and Esophageal Surgery, a website presented by cardiothoracic surgeons committed to improving patient care. CTSurgeryPatients.org makes available immediate and easy access to expert, multimedia content, allowing patients and their families to be active, informed participants in the diagnoses and treatments of heart, lung, and esophageal diseases.
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.
We are a small team of healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and communication specialist who have one goal: to lead the way in supporting and encouraging mesothelioma patients and their families.
www.mesotheliomagroup.com
Esophageal Cancer Survivor List
 Be part of the message of Hope. You are not alone, read stories from Esophageal Cancer Survivors and find Group Discussions to connect with EC families and Survivors.  This is a non-profit, public website provided by EC volunteers. For questions
Contact the Moderator, Joan O’Neill joneill@ecaware.org
http://www.ecaware.org/ecsurvivor/
 The DLH Foundation’s mission is to create a community and help find a cure for Gastro-esophageal cancers.
- Deana’s Wish Memorial Scholarship was established to help students attend college whose lives have been directly affected by Gastro-Esophageal Cancer.
- The DLH Foundation website was developed as a one-stop informational resource for patients and caregivers as they navigate their journey to learn more about gastro-esophageal cancers. The website includes information on treatment options, nutrition, clinical trials and inspiration.
- Community Awareness & Education of the most common symptoms of Gastro-Esophageal cancer will increase awareness so that early detection might be possible.
- Funding Research and Development will help support new and innovative ways to identify the causes and treatment of Gastro-Esophageal cancer.