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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
FREE Germ Line (Inherited) Mutation Testing – check if you qualify!
We often speak about genomic testing to identify mutations! Why? - because identifying a mutation may open the possibility of using a 'precision medicine' that may come into play if you have difficult disease to treat .... for any type of cancer and other conditions....
Carnac strikes again ….. the Epidemic of De Novo Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Over the week-end I received an e-mail from Mike Crosby, Founder of Veterans Prostate Cancer Awareness inviting Peter Kafka, our Board Chair, and myself to attend a meeting in DC with the VA. The invitation noted a significant increase in de novo metastatic diagnosis...
Patients prefer Zytiga (abiraterone) over Xtandi (enzalutamide) for QOL issues
This study looked at the effect of two treatments (Zytiga (abiraterone) vs. Xtandi (enzalutamide)) for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) on patient quality of life over 12 mo. Using established questionnaires, patients reported that they...
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.
High Risk/Recurrent/Advanced Prostate Cancer Men and Caregivers Video Chat Virtual Support
Visual Snow Syndrome
Cancer Caregivers
Veterans
Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer
Men ‘Speaking Freely’
Blood Cancers
Low/Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer
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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!
Solo Arts Heal with Brian ‘RiGHtSiDE’ Smith
Brooklyn-born, Los Angeles-raised rapper/producer Brian RiGHtSiDE’ Smith was diagnosed while in college with metastatic testicular cancer – and later, a reoccurrence of cancer in the brain, which left him with paralysis on his left side – hence the “right side” moniker.
Death, Dying, and Grief Bibliography
“We face fears of death and dying, and at times turn to authors who have thought deeply and written about the topic. I offer here a short bibliography on the topic. Ideally it would be an organic list, onto which readers could add suggestions or comments.” – Dr. John Antonucci
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Aug 1, 2022
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Aug 1, 2022: Crossing international borders when you’re ‘hot’; and watch your statins on Nubeqa
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