Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, August 27th, 2025
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Bayer, Novartis, Johnson and Johnson, Myriad Genetics, Telix, and Blue Earth Diagnostics.
Active Surveillance (AS) for low-risk prostate cancer involves unique challenges compared to other treatments. This online support group is designed for men and their caregivers who are currently on or considering AS. We hold four meetings monthly, recording only the second and fourth sessions. Our discussions cover a wide range of topics, including anxiety management, biopsy experiences, and the decision-making process around continuing or discontinuing AS. Newcomers are given priority to share their experiences, so we encourage you to join us.
You can find out more about our 12 monthly prostate cancer meetings at https://ancan.org/prostate-cancer/. Sign up to receive a weekly Reminder/Newsletter for this Group or others at https://ancan.org/contact-us/.
Chat Log:
Bill Harris (Los Angeles)
Hi Rick! We managed, no damage other than smoke smell in the house. We did have to evacuate for a week, the Marriott chain in our area has three properties that welcome dogs (a must for us). Other than the expense, it went okay. How have you been?
AnCan – rick
Join us at 7.30 pm PACIFIC tonight to hear prostate cancer gent, JOHN MAXWELL interviewd by AnCan about his cancer experience and how his poetry has helped him and others. Join via link on https://ancan.org/solo-arts-heal/
Bill Harris (Los Angeles)
Same number still. Is Maxwell time pacific?
Bill Harris (Los Angeles)
Would love to get on the list for a question about my rising PSA
Hugh -Houston
bill ok
AnCan – rick
Dr. Sanoj Punnen, MD – Doral, FL – Urologic Oncology, Urology Sylvester https://sylvester-doctors.umiamihealth.org/provider/sanoj-punnen/525775
Hugh -Houston
2nd Opinions for Biopsies: -Jonathan Epstein, MD https://advanceduropathology.com -Ming Zhou, MD, PHD Now at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. If you have questions for him, please contact him directly at Email: Ming.zhou@mountsinai.org) -John Hopkins Pathology https://pathology.jhu.edu/patient-care/second-opinions
Allan J (NY)
https://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/s-bruce-malkowicz
Jerry
Jerry@amdistco.com Jerry bruch Florida
Prostate support
Paul.vidunas@gmail.com is my address for me to get reminders for the meeting Paul Vidunas Mifflinburg PA
Eric- Atlanta
-Food & Nutrition recs: https://ancan.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Prostate-Ca-AS_Nov-2020.pdf https://aspatients.org/meeting/as-101-program-on-diet-and-nutritional-lifestyle/ https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/nutrition-and-prostate-cancer https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/symptom-management/integrative-medi cine/herbs/herbs-botanicals-other-products-faq https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/hp/prostate-supplements-pdq https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22508710/ (Vitamin D Levels) Omegas! https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.24.00608?md5=efb3c3159aa147415d4f2ded3334efa3&cid=DM19875&bid=465772164
Bill Harris (Los Angeles)
How long before the psa blood draw?
Dan Gifford, Pensacola, FL
Gotta go for the night. Take care all
Ignacio – San Jose
Good night all!
Eric- Atlanta
Gotta run. Going to the Solo Arts Heal pre show.
AnCan – rick
Dr. Joe Lee , Terra Linda KP https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/providers/jhlee
Hugh -Houston
2nd Opinions for MRIs: -Second opinion of MRI from Johns Hopkins Images and Reports for Providers | Johns Hopkins Radiology (hopkinsmedicine.org) Email: eradiologycenter@jhmi.edu Phone: 443-287-7378 Fax: 443-769-1210
AnCan – rick
Scott Eggener
Joel – Manassas, VA
Very helpful to listen to all. Goodnight
BJ
thanks all good night
AnCan – rick
(646) 749-3129 222-583-973
Prostate support
Thanks guys. Good night