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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.
Instructions for Joining a Group
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Recent News
Special Presentation: Exercise After Prostate Cancer: Active Surveillance and Beyond
On December 1st, we had Dr. Kerry Courneya (Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at University of Alberta) give a talk to our AS group titled "Exercise After Prostate Cancer: Active Surveillance and Beyond” Dr. Courneya had one message: Don’t take...
Webinar: Multiple Sclerosis and Urological Issues
On November 29th, we hosted rockstar Urologist and Sexual Medicine Specialist Dr. Rachel Rubin! Many folks living with MS rarely get the opportunity to discuss urologic issues – whether related to incontinence or sexual function. But if you attend our virtual chat...
Special Presentation: Walking Around With Cancer: The Psychological Burden of Active Surveillance
On November 3rd, we had Dr. Andrew Matthew (Senior Psychologist, Co-Lead, GU Survivorship Program Princess Margaret Cancer Centre) give a talk to our AS group titled "Walking Around With Cancer: The Psychological Burden of Active Surveillance” For over 20 years...
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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The Faces of AnCan
Meet the wonderful people that make AnCan possible.
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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, Jan 1, 2024
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Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Dec 26, 2023
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Dec 26, 2023: Fast-growing cancer doesn’t sound like a Gleason 6
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Dec 18, 2023
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Dec 18, 2023:
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