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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
Preserving Fertility for Men with Cancer: Options and Overcoming Barriers
Preserving Fertility for Men with Cancer: Options and Overcoming Barriers By: Mark Perloe For men facing cancer treatment, the risk of infertility is a major concern that is often overlooked. While fertility preservation options exist, studies consistently show that a...
Webinar: Clinical Trials 101: Common Myths and Facts
Are you ready to get the inside scoop on clinical trials? Get ready to delve deep with former clinical trial nurse coordinator Marni Tierno. We know it can be a complex and overwhelming topic, but don't worry - we're here to break it down in a way that's easy to...
Helpful tips to be Your Own Best Medical Researcher
Helpful Tips to be Your Own Best Medical Researcher AnCan asked Mike Wyn, a valued AnCan Frequent Flyer and intrepid researcher, to provide a little navigation to those who are new to research... as well as useful tips for some old hands like myself. I've already...
Upcoming Groups & EVENTS
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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.
Men ‘Speaking Freely’
Renal Medullary Carcinoma
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
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Our Blog
Keep up on all of the latest AnCan news, group recaps, and events in our blog!
Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, Nov 11, 2024
Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, Nov 11, 2024: Prognostic tools are a good starting point for discussing treatment options with your doctors.
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Nov 4, 2024
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Nov 4, 2024: T doesn’t drop after Eligard shot – Dr. Jeff asks if it was given sub-cu (right) or IM (wrong)??
More on Medicare 2025: Drug Costs
Medicare 2025: Drug Costs – copays for drug costs will be limited to $2,000 in 2025. You can also spread costs out over the year. Read how here.
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