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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
Lu177 PSMA 617 FDA Approval and Access
Lu177 PSMA 617 FDA Approval and Access: Pluvicto approved for treatment of mCRPC. Chemo required and a Ga68 PSMA 11 scan.
Special Presentation: Novel Strategies to Treat Prostate Cancer
In March, we had Dr. Pamela Munster (UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, and AnCan Advisory Board Member) give a talk to our AS group titled "Novel Strategies to Treat Prostate Cancer” There were discussions about an exciting new treatment for...
Solo Arts Heal with Barbara Dyskant
AnCan and The Marsh (well renown, long-established theater company with a large following in the Bay Area and venues in San Francisco and Oakland) collaborate every 4th Wednesday of the month for Solo Arts Heal! On February 23rd, we had the pleasure of hosting...
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
Pancreatic Cancer
Solo Arts Heal
Active Surveillance Prostate 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!
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Mar 4, 2024
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat: Here’s how to investigate if there’s a personalized treatment for you.
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Feb 27, 2024
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Feb 27, 2024: Stealth tumor on bladder fools PSMA PET
Patient Highlights from the 2024 ASCO GU conference
Patient Highlights from the 2024 ASCO GU conference – hear our Brains Trust present the posters and presentations they think are most relevant to you.
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