The month of April is dedicated to this life-saving mission. Even though The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is hard at work, year-round, April is a special time to come together to make a difference!
Join us this month as we continue to raise awareness, encourage early detection and fund research of esophageal cancer…in hopes of a CURE™!
Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest and deadliest cancers in the United States, United Kingdom and other western countries.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded two research grants, the first in 2015 and the second in 2018. The research awarded in 2018, a breath test for esophageal cancer, is currently underway.
We are honored to share that in 2023, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded THREE grants for esophageal cancer research. All grants are awarded in honor of all who have been affected by esophageal cancer.
While these are tremendous accomplishments, esophageal cancer research is critically underfunded and medical researchers continuously inquire about funding. We are working to fund MORE worthy research for esophageal cancer!
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.
When you make a donation to our charity you are directly supporting esophageal cancer awareness, early detection and research. Donations can be made one-time or recurring, are tax-deductible and go to our mission!
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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 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.
2024 Infographic
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The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization. EIN: 45-3633809.
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