Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, July 23rd, 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:

Robert Allan

What did the PSMA show?
Eric- Atlanta

The test: https://www.exosomedx.com/patients/exodx-prostate-test
Eric- Atlanta

“The ExoDx Prostate test is a simple, non-invasive urine test to assess your risk of having clinically significant or high-grade prostate cancer. The ExoDx Prostate Test does not require a digital rectal exam (DRE) and provides an individualized risk score that can help determine whether to proceed or defer a prostate biopsy.”
Derek

like Eric asked were the biopsies “targeted”?
AnCan Barniskis – rick

Statins don’t effect the PSA
Eric- Atlanta

2nd Opinions for Biopsies: -Jonathan Epstein, MD Contact:jonathaniraepstein@gmail.com 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
Alexa Jett – AnCan Foundation

https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/find-a-physician/physician/scott-eggener
Eric- Atlanta

Inquire about a telehealth appt. with Dr. Eggener as an option.
Eric- Atlanta

“PIN stands for prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, and it refers to abnormal cell growth within the prostate gland. High-grade PIN (HGPIN) is considered a precancerous condition, meaning it can potentially develop into prostate cancer over time.”
Mike

Thanks Alexa
AnCan Barniskis – rick

Dr. Isla Garraway https://health.usnews.com/doctors/isla-garraway-447596
Eric- Atlanta

Dr. Matthew Cooperberg takes us on a candid journey through Active Surveillance for prostate cancer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev1WcQ1Ucic
Alexa Jett – AnCan Foundation

So we need to plan our biopsies for St Patricks Day?????
Eric- Atlanta

Stop it! 😂
Alexa Jett – AnCan Foundation

Webinar: How and Why Prostate Cancer Genomic Tests Work
Eric- Atlanta

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 NIH 2nd Opinion MRI (no fees): Choyke, Peter (NIH/NCI) Radiologist pchoyke@mail.nih.gov -Accolade Radiology NY, PA https://accoladeradiology.com/mritap.html Radiology Check (Switzerland) https://radiologycheck.com/en
Alexa Jett – AnCan Foundation

I had to answer a call I’ll be back

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, July 23rd, 2025