April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month!

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation's mission is to raise awareness, encourage early detection and fund research of esophageal cancer.

Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest and deadliest cancers in the United States, United Kingdom and other western countries.

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Learn the Facts:

-Esophageal cancer increased 733% in the past four decades.

-Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States and western world.

-Esophageal cancer has an overall 5 year survival rate of only 21.7%.

-There are no routine or standard screenings.

-Symptoms often arise late, once the cancer has spread.

-Stage IV has a survival rate of only 5.6%.

-Esophageal cancer research is critically underfunded.

-In 2016, an estimated $1.6 billion was spent on esophageal cancer care in the United States.

-2024 estimates for esophageal cancer: 22,370 diagnoses & 16,130 deaths.

Esophageal Cancer Research Funding:

2015: First esophageal cancer research grant awarded.

2018: Second esophageal cancer research grant awarded. The research awarded in 2018, which is currently underway, is headed by Dr. Donald Low, a specialist in esophageal and thoracic surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle and is aimed at determining the accuracy of a breath test for detecting esophageal cancer.

2023: THREE additional grants for esophageal cancer research are awarded.

Awareness & Early Detection:

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation has also raised awareness and encouraged early detection both nationally AND internationally since 2011. Your continued support directly impacts and sustains this mission!

In Hopes of a CURE™!

We Need Your Help!

While these are tremendous accomplishments, esophageal cancer research is critically underfunded and medical researchers continuously inquire about funding. In addition, due to lack of awareness and no routine or standard screenings, many individuals typically face advanced prognosis with limited treatment options.

Now more than ever, your support is critically needed to enable this charity to fulfill our mission.

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