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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 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.
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Recent News
Death, Dying, and Grief Bibliography
“We face fears of death and dying, and at times turn to authors who have thought deeply and written about the topic. I offer here a short bibliography on the topic. Ideally it would be an organic list, onto which readers could add suggestions or comments.” – Dr. John Antonucci
Getting to the HEART on Hormone Therapy!
Getting to the HEART on Hormone Therapy! Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer is known to have accompanying heart risks – AnCan reviews a review in patient-language.
AnCan’s Brains Trust Review Very Recent Seminal Prostate Cancer Work
AnCan Reviews Very Recent Seminal Prostate Cancer Work: ctDNA Nature article shows how dynamic liquid biopsies may change treatment
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.
Low/Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer
Multiple Sclerosis
High Risk/Recurrent/Advanced Prostate Cancer Men and Caregivers Video Chat Virtual Support
Solo Arts Heal
Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
High Risk/Recurrent/Advanced Prostate Cancer Men and Caregivers Video Chat Virtual Support
Visual Snow Syndrome
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Our Blog
Keep up on all of the latest AnCan news, group recaps, and events in our blog!
Solo Arts Heal with Karen Broder
Friends, it was my absolute privilege to choose, produce, and host May’s guest – Karen Broder. A wordsmith, singer, musician, performance artist, raconteur, provocateur.
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, June 3, 2024
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, June 3, 2024 – Buzz (and cautions) on oxybutynin for hot flashes
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, May 28, 2024
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, May 28, 2024 – Hot takes on hot flashes; many thoughts on healthy eating.