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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
Solo Arts Heal with Jimmy Greenfield
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! It just so happens to be the 4th Wednesday today, so be...
Special Presentation: Meds: A Potential New Path to Keep Men on AS?
On June 2nd, Dr. Michael Schweizer (Assistant Professor, Division of Medical Oncology University of Washington School of Medicine) spoke at our Active Surveillance Virtual Support Group with a presentation titled "Meds: A potential new path to keep men on AS?" As a...
FDA Approves 18F-DCFPyL PSMA-PET imaging!
FDA Approves 18F-DCFPyL PSMA-PET imaging! Well, we've been talking about this for many months and now it's history -- PyL PSMA-PET scanning is now FDA approved for two types of prostate cancer patients, i.e., those with newly diagnosed high-risk disease who are...
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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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, Sep 18, 2023
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Sep 18, 2023: lots to choose from but benchmark for adrenal markers pre-abi just beats out Adverse Events!
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Sep 12, 2023
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Sep 12, 2023: His growing prostate tumor causes pain, but he’s “too old” for treatment
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Sep 4, 2023
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Sep 4, 2023: Five of our Regulars wrestle with recurrence this week; and one more is his own best advocate to get a scan.
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