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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. 

 

Click HERE for instructions to join this or any other of our virtual groups.

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All of our groups are FREE…

and you can drop in at any time!

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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)

Jun
16
Cancer Caregivers
8:00 pm
Jul
7
Cancer Caregivers
8:00 pm
Jul
21
Cancer Caregivers
8:00 pm
Aug
4
Cancer Caregivers
8:00 pm

Meet our moderators

Susan Lahaie
Cancer Caregiver
Susan Lahaie was a caregiver to her husband Ron Silverio who was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2012.
Judy Williams
Moderator
Peer experience in many places!
Marianne Smead
Care Partners Moderator
Following the diagnosis of her partner, Charlton Jahn, with pancreatic cancer in 2022, Marianne Smead became his devoted advocate.
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. Rick also lives with Visual Snow Syndrome.
Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo DNP, APRN, ANP-BC
Advisory Board Member
Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo is an Oncology Practitioner, Caregiver Consultant & Advocate, and Stress Management Life Coach.
Pat Washburn
In Memoriam - Moderator
Pat Wasburn - Care Partner and male breast cancer advocate

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AnCan does not provide medical advice – we do empower you to manage your own care.

​Our calls are recorded and posted on this website for later listening; please note we are a peer-to-peer support group and not subject to HIPAA compliance.

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Resources for Visual Snow Syndrome

What is Visual Snow? Transforming Anguish into Action | Sierra Domb | TEDxUMiami - YouTube

AnCan Founder Rick Davis Discovers He Has VSS in Video Support Group | AnCan

Visual Snow Initiative VSI

Visual Snow Doctors & Specialists Directory | Visual Snow Initiative -VSI

Visual Snow Ask the Expert Dr. Sui Wong, April 8th, 2025 | AnCan

VSI Update: Current & Ongoing Visual Snow Syndrome Research and Insights by Dr. Sui Wong | Visual Snow Initiative

A pioneering study tackling visual snow - Moorfields Private

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | University of Miami Health System

Hadley | Free Help and Learning for Adults with Vision Loss

Mind-Eye Institute | Sensory & Processing Challenges Care

Irlen Institute

Goitela | Polarized Clip on Sunglasses over Prescription Glasses

VSI - Oxford Mindfulness Collaboration... mindfulness course

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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