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THE HOME OF PEER-TO-PEER 
VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS

Virtual Support Groups

AnCan was the first to innovate virtual, real time, video chat support groups in multiple conditions  moderated by patients for patients.

Patient Navigation

AnCan offers individual patient navigation for treatment at all stages.

Exercise & Wellness

In partnership with MedaFit, we connect patients and their medical team to exercise programs through highly qualified exercise counselors.

National Advocacy

Answer Cancer is active on a national stage working to improve patient care.

About Us

AnCan | Virtual Support Calls

AnCan is about people helping people, peer-to-peer ….. we are people living with various conditions and situations, who help others faced with similar issues. We do this collectively and individually by providing answers, support and navigation to empower people living with serious and chronic conditions to address their situations.

Instructions for Joining a Group

 

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Recent News

Upcoming Groups & EVENTS

*Days may change due to holidays 

AnCan Foundation is a volunteer organization with a handful of paid staff. All our events are free, and all  groups are free and drop-in. AnCan has limited capacity to provide one-one-one navigation. If we do, it is provided by volunteer peer mentors. Out of respect for their time, we request a donation in an amount you see fit. No one is turned away. 

Renal Medullary Carcinoma

November 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Our moderators are patients and caregivers who intimately understand the struggles associated with R...

Low/Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer

November 25 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
This group is for all men diagnosed with low or intermediate risk disease at whatever stage of treat...

Multiple Sclerosis

November 26 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
The AnCan MS Support Group is a peer-led virtual twice-monthly support group for people living with ...

High Risk/Recurrent/Advanced Prostate Cancer Men and Caregivers Video Chat Virtual Support

November 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
This group is for men with complex disease either at diagnosis, or whose disease has recurred with ...

Solo Arts Heal

November 27 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm PDT
AnCan is partnering with The Marsh to bring you Solo Arts Heal (SAH). SOLO ARTS HEAL, a weekly Marsh...

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer

November 27 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT
Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Virtual Support Group Active Surveillance (AS) for low-risk pros...

Pancreatic Cancer

November 28 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST
Our moderators are patients and caregivers who intimately understand the struggles associated with P...

High Risk/Recurrent/Advanced Prostate Cancer Men and Caregivers Video Chat Virtual Support

December 2 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
This group is for men with complex disease either at diagnosis, or whose disease has recurred with ...

Looking for a video chat group?

If you’d like to see all of our current groups, click here.

The Faces of AnCan

Meet the wonderful people that make AnCan possible.

 

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Sarcoidosis Moderator
Trina began advocating for better quality of life when she was faced with several chronic episodes.
Moderator and Rare Disease Advocate
Joey Sooch here. I am a 28 year old NYC YouTuber and podcaster. I currently have FOP which is a super rare disease where my muscles turn into bones.
Prostate/Bladder/Kidney Cancer Patient; AS & Low/Intermediate Moderator
Ken Mason has way too much experience with cancer ...... diagnosed with low risk prostate cancer for which he follows active surveillance, he subsequently found low risk bladder cancer during an NIH exam, and then kidney cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
Rob is a three-time cancer survivor, including being diagnosed with Stage IIb pancreatic cancer in 2014.

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Our Blog

Keep up on all of the latest AnCan news, group recaps, and events in our blog!

Webinar: Clinical Trials 101: Common Myths and Facts

Webinar: Clinical Trials 101: Common Myths and Facts

Are you ready to get the inside scoop on clinical trials? Get ready to delve deep with former clinical trial nurse coordinator Marni Tierno. We know it can be a complex and overwhelming topic, but don't worry - we're here to break it down in a way that's easy to...

Helpful tips to be Your Own Best Medical Researcher

Helpful tips to be Your Own Best Medical Researcher

Helpful Tips to be Your Own Best Medical Researcher AnCan asked Mike Wyn, a valued AnCan Frequent Flyer and intrepid researcher, to provide a little navigation to those who are new to research... as well as useful tips for some old hands like myself. I've already...

As a peer-to-peer organization we are not required to comply with HIPAA; nor can we provide medical advice but do offer our own experiences.