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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 | Virtual Support Calls

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

Zooming Out Provides Perspective!

Zooming Out Provides Perspective!

Peter Kafka's musing this week are born in Maui amd quicky emanate to encompass medical and natural challenges all the way to the mainland. (rd) Sometimes I feel like I have my hand on a “Mouse” and I am continually zooming in and out, changing perspective on my own...

Peer Experience – Prostate Cancer Focal Treatment

Peer Experience – Prostate Cancer Focal Treatment

  https://youtu.be/fPzog4jcTZY   Presentation Slides  -        PCa Focal Part 1 - Fortin     PCa Focal Part 2 8/19/20 John Fortin presentation to the AnCan Active Surveillance Support Group John Fortin, Patient Liaison for the American Urology Association,...

Our Blood Cancer Moderator is doubly in the news

Our Blood Cancer Moderator is doubly in the news

Kenny Capps is a pretty remarkable individual ... a runner his whole life, he was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2015. Only in his mid-40's, Kenny was much concerned about Quality of Life during treatment. much like AnCan's Founder, Rick Davis, Kenny returned to...

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

November 26 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
The AnCan MS Support Group is a peer-led virtual twice-monthly support group for people living with ...

High Risk/Recurrent/Advanced Prostate Cancer Men and Caregivers Video Chat Virtual Support

November 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
This group is for men with complex disease either at diagnosis, or whose disease has recurred with ...

Pancreatic Cancer

November 26 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST
Our moderators are patients and caregivers who intimately understand the struggles associated with P...

Solo Arts Heal

November 27 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm PDT
AnCan is partnering with The Marsh to bring you Solo Arts Heal (SAH). SOLO ARTS HEAL, a weekly Marsh...

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer

November 27 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT
Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Virtual Support Group Active Surveillance (AS) for low-risk pros...

High Risk/Recurrent/Advanced Prostate Cancer Men and Caregivers Video Chat Virtual Support

December 2 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
This group is for men with complex disease either at diagnosis, or whose disease has recurred with ...

Visual Snow Syndrome

December 2 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT
AnCan and the Visual Snow Initiative (VSI) have partnered together to provide face-to-face suppor...

Cancer Caregivers

December 3 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST
Caregivers are a much underserved population truly doing ‘Gods work’. This group supports caregi...

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The Faces of AnCan

Meet the wonderful people that make AnCan possible.

 

Board Member
Entrepreneur and deal maker David Muslin loves boats, cars ... and helping people!
AS Prostate Cancer Moderator
Hugh’s PCa journey started several years ago when his PSA began to rise in the 4-5 range.
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Advisory Board Member
Richard Wassersug, PhD is an Honorary Professor of Cellular & Physiological Sciences at the University of British Columbia
Moderator
Younger metastatic prostate cancer survivor provides a valuable perspective.

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Our Blog

Keep up on all of the latest AnCan news, group recaps, and events in our blog!

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.