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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
There is Help
At AnCan, we recognize that many are in crisis right now. We want you to know that we stand with you, that you are not alone, and there is help. View the phone numbers below, or visit suicide.org for more resources and hotlines, including other countries, veterans,...
Special Presentation: It Ain’t Your Grandpa’s BPH
On June 1st, we had the pleasure of world renowned Dr. Steven Kaplan speaking to our Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer virtual support group, in collaboration with ASPI, titled "It Ain't Your Grandpa's BPH - An 'Urgent' Issue". Dr. Kaplan is Director of the Men's...
Webinar: Optimizing Sleep, Exercise, and Nutrition in Prostate Cancer
On May 31st, we hosted a webinar full of great information for not just prostate cancer patients, but for all! Titled “Optimizing Sleep, Exercise, and Nutrition in Prostate Cancer”, we learned best practices for the foods we eat, to how sleep apnea can impact our whole health.
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.
Solo Arts Heal
Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer
High Risk/Recurrent/Advanced Prostate Cancer Men and Caregivers Video Chat Virtual Support
Visual Snow Syndrome
Cancer Caregivers
Veterans
Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer
Men ‘Speaking Freely’
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Our Blog
Keep up on all of the latest AnCan news, group recaps, and events in our blog!
Talking Estradiol (E2) for Recurrent and Advanced Prostate Cancer: Wassersug et al
Talking Estradiol (E2) for Recurrent and Advanced Prostate Cancer – Wassersug et al: AnCan digs into aspects of using estradiol (E2) to manage prostate cancer and the side effects of androgen deprivation therapy.
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, May 6, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuGKUBwK190&lc=UgxeZxKyDMPvvd6RJmt4AaABAg We sincerely apologize, but due to technical issues out of our control with our GoTo meeting platform this meeting did not record. We will be back next week, see you then!
Webinar: Is Pre-treatment Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer Safe?
Join us for this 'ripped from the headlines' webinar featuring a hot topic in the Active Surveillance community. When world famous physician-scientist, leader of The Human Genome Project and former NIH Chief, Dr. Francis Collins, suddenly needs treatment for his...
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