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 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
AnCan Recognized by GU ASCO22 For Peer Led Support Groups
AnCan Foundation is honored to announce its Abstract #58: Evaluating The Contribution of Virtual Peer-Led Support to Comprehensive Prostate Cancer (PCa) Care: The AnCan Experience together with a virtual poster has been selected for the ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, Feb 17-19, 2022 in San Francisco. DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2022.40.6_suppl.058
Webinar: Cancer, Chronic Illness, and Intimacy
Advisory Board member, Dr. Rachel Rubin returns to AnCan for a webinar on sexual dysfunction – no holds barred. Watch her once and you’re a fan for life.
John Antonucci’s Take on Hospice And Palliative Care
John Antonucci’s Take on Hospice And Palliative Care – Dr. John reviews AnCan Advisory Board Member BJ Miller’s ‘A Beginner’s Guide To The End’ on hospice care.
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.
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
Cancer Caregivers
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The Faces of AnCan
Meet the wonderful people that make AnCan possible.
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Conditions Served
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, Feb 19, 2024
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Feb 19, 2024: ‘Anxious’ surveillance during IHT… & unconventional RNL treatment
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Feb 13, 2024
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Feb 13, 2024: A penile prosthesis and many new hips.
Solo Arts Heal with Ursa Miles
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!
We’re back in action this 2024 with a fabulous guest, Ursa Miles!
Ursa is a performer and author from the Ozarks currently based out of Chicago. Her work has appeared on stage at the International Storytelling Center (through Jonesborough Storytellers Guild), The Mountain Makins Festival, Big Muddy New Play Festival, and This Much is True.
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.
