Caregivers are a much under-served population truly doing ‘Gods work’.

This group supports caregivers of those living with Stage 3 or Stage 4 cancer of any type, and we continue to provide support if and when they are bereaved.

If you are a caregiver of a Stage 1 or 2 patient, please drop us a line at info@ancan.org for referrals to other sources of support.

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Upcoming CareGiver Groups

Cancer Caregivers

Caregivers are a much underserved population truly doing ‘Gods work’. This group supports caregivers of those living with Stage 3 or Stage 4 cancer of any type, as well as those recently bereaved.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 8 pm EST/EDT (US)

Dec

17

Cancer Caregivers

8:00 pm

Jan

21

Cancer Caregivers

8:00 pm

Feb

18

Cancer Caregivers

8:00 pm

Meet our moderators

Rick Davis

Founder/Board Member/HiRisk-Recurrent-Advanced Prostate Cancer Moderator

Rick Davis was diagnosed in 2007 with locally advanced prostate cancer and chose two types of radiation and 28 months of hormone therapy.

Wendy Garvin Mayo APRN, ANP-BC

Advisory Board Member

Wendy Garvin Mayo is an Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Caregiver Consultant & Advocate, and Stress Management Life Coach.

Susan Lahaie

Cancer Caregiver

Susan Lahaie was a caregiver to her husband Ron Silverio who was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2012.

Pat Washburn

Moderator

Pat Wasburn - Care Partner and male breast cancer advocate

Resources

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Know Your Rights!

Check out this Caregiver’s Bill of Rights from the Family Caregiver Alliance.

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Past Recordings

If you’re curious about the format of a virtual support group, click HERE to see recordings of past groups.

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Are you a new caregiver?

Check out NewCaregiver.org for resources to help and support you.

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