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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
Summer of Art – July 21 Class – Dreamy Summer Sky
On July 21st, we had so much fun once again with our very own Hannah Garrison (Artist, MS activist, and moderator for our MS virtual support group). Hannah taught us how to create summer sunset backgrounds with acrylic paint, blending, different types of clouds, stars, and mountains. You could create 100’s of art pieces that all look different from this class with all the options there are. See what our community members created with this project in the AnCan Art Gallery.
Jerry Deans Memorial – June 24th; Pix & Eulogies
Jerry Deans Memorial – Pix, Eulogies from the Celebration of th remarkable life of a man whose memory will always be a blessing.
Webinar: Genetic and Genomic Testing The How’s, Why’s and Where’s
On June 29th we hosted a webinar that we know you’ll love to share! Titled “Genetic and Genomic Testing The How’s, Why’s and Where’s”, you’ll get a crash course on everything genetic and genomic testing related.
Featuring a true dream team of experts, Pamela Munster, MD (UCSF Center for BRCA Research), Marni Brisson Tierno, PhD RN (Foundation Medicine), and Channing Paller, MD (Johns Hopkins).
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
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Memorial Day in Alexandria, VA…
Memorial Day in Alexandria VA… features an empty, set table for one outside this house. Read on to find out why…
Reflecting on a webinar: Pet Aging, Illness, and Loss
Summarizing a webinar: Pet Aging, Illness, and Loss Here at AnCan, we like to consider all aspects of our community’s livelihood. Whilst juggling our various illnesses with the demands of everyday life, some of us have the honor and privilege of sharing our lives with...
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, May 20, 2024
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, May 20, 2024 – Should docs prescribe chemo more often?
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