Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, July 8th, 2026

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, July 8th, 2026

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, July 8th, 2026

 

 

AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Novartis, Blue Earth Diagnostics, Telix, and Foundation Medicine.

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: 

Jim Donnelly 8:08 PM
jdonnelly@activeday.com

Andy, Florida 8:24 PM
Advanced Uropathology of New York 700 Stewart Ave, Suite 101 Garden City, NY 11530 Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM – 6:00PM P: 516-760-2037 F: 516-200-3899 jepstein@imppllc.com

Andy, Florida 8:36 PM
https://aspatients.org/event/de-intensifying-active-surveillance/

AnCan – Dan 8:37 PM
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/prostate-cancer/prostate-cancer-prognosis#:~:text=15%2Dyear%20relative%20survival%20rate,a%20man%20without%20prostate%20cancer.

AnCan – Dan 8:37 PM
Study – https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2214122

AnCan – Dan 8:44 PM
https://ancan.org/the-role-of-genetic-testing/#:~:text=Finding%20out%20whether%20you’ve,to%20your%20prostate%20cancer%20diagnosis

Jim Donnelly 8:46 PM
Thank you Andy. I live in Ocean Ridge when in FL so we are a stones throw from each other

AnCan – Rick 9:09 PM
Phil et al… here’s the webinar on Deepview. Please share with your peeps… https://ancan.org/webinar-mri-2nd-opinions-prostatid-solves-the-challenge/

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, July 8th, 2026

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, June 24th, 2026

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, June 24th, 2026

 

AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Novartis, Blue Earth Diagnostics, Telix, and Foundation Medicine.

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:

AnCan – Rick 8:50 PM
Michael Liss’ seminar on gut microbiome https://ancan.org/dr-michael-liss-on-gut-microbiomes-040225/

David 8:52 PM
https://aspatients.org/event/a-new-era-in-prostate-cancer-testing/)

AnCan – Rick 8:53 PM
877 582 7011 GoTo

 

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, July 8th, 2026

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, June 10th, 2026

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, June 10th, 2026

 

 

AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Novartis, Blue Earth Diagnostics, Telix, and Foundation Medicine.

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:

Ray E 8:11 PM
https://advanceduropathology.com/about-dr-epstein/

Andy Douglas, Florida 8:11 PM
Jonathan Epstein, MD

Andy Douglas, Florida 8:11 PM
Advanced Uropathology of New York 700 Stewart Ave, Suite 101 Garden City, NY 11530 Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM – 6:00PM P: 516-760-2037 F: 516-200-3899 jepstein@imppllc.com

Ray E 8:12 PM
Ming Zhou Md

Ray E 8:12 PM
https://profiles.mountsinai.org/ming-zhou

Andy Douglas, Florida 8:23 PM
Shaw Zhou, MD St Petersburg 38th Avenue 5747 38th Ave N, St. Petersburg, Florida 33710 Phone (727) 381-8667

Ray E 8:26 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXTcYilkPJo

Ray E 8:26 PM
Newton exercise video above

Ed Cirimele, Ca 8:39 PM
Ed Cirimele: jocimo@gmail.com

Eric 8:41 PM
Gotta head back to it. Thanks!

Andy Douglas, Florida 8:43 PM
https://www.healthcare6.com/physician/san-rafael-ca/joseph-lee-2179445.html

AnCan – Rick 8:45 PM
Here’s the KP link Ed…. https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/providers/jhlee

Andy Douglas, Florida 8:49 PM
PSA density is a measure that relates the level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood to the size of the prostate gland, calculated by dividing the PSA value by the prostate volume. A higher PSA density can indicate a greater risk of prostate cancer, especially if it is above 0.15 ng/mL/cc.

Andy Douglas, Florida 8:50 PM
0.36 density

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, July 8th, 2026

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, May 27th, 2026

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, May 27th, 2026

 

 

AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Novartis, Blue Earth Diagnostics, and Foundation Medicine. 

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: 

Eric- Atlanta 8:18 PM
2nd Opinin for Biopsy links: https://ancan.org/prostate-cancer-and-gu-pathology-2nd-opinions/

Eric- Atlanta 8:22 PM
The Active Surveillor: https://howardwolinsky.substack.com

Eric- Atlanta 8:32 PM
New Prostate Cancer Guidelines and ASPI Pathway: https://ancan.org/new-prostate-cancer-guidelines-and-aspi-pathway/

Eric- Atlanta 8:39 PM
Ancan Solo Arts Heal: https://ancan.org/solo-arts-heal/ Tonight at 10:30EST

AnCan – Rick 8:52 PM
Here’s another more direct link if you’d like to listen to Laurie and myself. https://themarsh.org/soloartsheal/

Eric- Atlanta 8:53 PM
‘Threading the Clinical Needle’ on Gleason 6/GG1: A Matter of Language and Math: https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/threading-the-clinical-needle-on

Andy, Florida 8:56 PM
https://aspatients.org/surveillor/new-study-shows-strong-support-for-re-labeling-gleason-6-growths-as-noncancers/

Joe C 9:14 PM
Thanks, guys. Appreciate the discussion, information and all the good advice. I have to drop.

AnCan – Rick 9:25 PM
Cipro is the standard GU antibiotic

AnCan – Rick 9:28 PM
Gotta run over for the Solo Arts Heal tech check. Please join us at 7.30 pm Pacific https://themarsh.org/soloartsheal/ Good night, Gents…

New Prostate Cancer Guidelines and ASPI Pathway

New Prostate Cancer Guidelines and ASPI Pathway

A relatively new year, new guidelines, and new tools for prostate cancer screening and monitoring.

In recent months, the AUA updated its 2023 guidelines specifically for early detection of prostate cancer (https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/early-detection-of-prostate-cancer-guideline). Along with those guidelines, two other organizations have updated or developed additional tools that are beneficial to all men, regardless of where they are on the prostate cancer journey (or even those not yet on a journey).

The National Comprehensive Cancer Center Network (NCCN) posted its 2026 “Guidelines for Patients” pamphlet for early-stage prostate cancer (https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/content/PDF/prostate-early-patient.pdf).  Additionally, our friends at ASPI (https://aspatients.org/) have produced a pamphlet primarily focused on active surveillance: The Pathway: Your Guide to Active Surveillance, also reviewed by Howard Wolinsky ( https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/review-of-aspis-the-pathway-navigating )

Consider them collectively as an introduction to screening (NCCN), an AS-focused source (ASPI), and a comprehensive guide for early-stage prostate cancer.

I would not consider any of them as a standalone product for all the information a man might need. The NCCN guidelines are focused on screening and are relatively basic. ASPI’s product is focused on AS, but some may find the scope and scale of information a bit overwhelming without someone to advise and assist them. The appendix at the end of the pamphlet would be exceedingly useful for anyone beginning their prostate cancer journey. Finally, the AUA guidelines are broader and developed more for urologists.

Dan Gifford (dan@ancan.org)

Prostate Cancer and GU Pathology 2nd Opinions

Prostate Cancer and GU Pathology 2nd Opinions

Prostate Cancer and GU Pathology 2nd Opinions

AnCan frequently recommends second opinions on prostate cancer and genitourinary (GU) pathology slides – whether it be from biopsy, surgery or another protocol. Our recommended providers are:

Jonathan Epstein, MD, Advanced Uro Pathology   T: 516-760-2037     jepstein@imppllc.com    https://advanceduropathology.com   

Ming Zhou, MD, PHD, Mount Sinai (NYC) Health,   T: 516-760-2037  Ming.zhou@mountsinai.org

Jesse McKenney  MD,  Cleveland Clinic   https://clevelandcliniclabs.com/healthcare-provider-resources/pathology/

Johns Hopkins Pathology  https://pathology.jhu.edu/patient-care/second-opinions

Video Resources

(Thanks to Eric Milsen in compiling this post)