In a statement on Shankwitz s Facebook page, his family wrote, The number of lives he touched throughout the world with the creation of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, his career in law enforcement, his service in the Air Force, as well as the impact he made through all the other organizations he gave his time to in recent years, is a testament to the man he was.
What is esophageal cancer?
Esophageal cancer makes up about 1% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. It happens when cancer cells form in the tissues of the esophagus the hollow, muscular tube that transports food and liquid from the throat to the stomach.