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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
Are you hearing this? ….. cancer and ototoxic medications!
Does cancer treatment compromise your hearing? ...... as peer navigators, some of us have been asked that question. I certainly have by my good buddy Dennis and others who attend our group. While doing a little due diligence for our upcoming The Language of Cancer...
One inspirational post deserves another ….. Peter Kafka’s thoughts this week!
After sending out a reminder today for the virtual group I co-moderate that cited Ken Anderson's inspiration, Peter Kafka followed up a few hours later with more inspiration for his own group reminder..... The one obvious commonality of all prostate cancer patients is...
Keep Moving and Live in the Moment! – 150 mile hike in Olympic National Park, WA on ADT
Ken Anderson is 58 .... he was diagnosed with de novo metastatic prostate cancer two years ago and has endured chemotherapy, radiation and been on androgen deprivation therapy since February of 2017. One of Ken's goals has been to maintain as close to a normal life...
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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Our Blog
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Solo Arts Heal with Jesus Guillen
Jesus Guillen is Your Singing Advocate and founder of the HIV Long Term Survivors international network. A 37-year HIV long term survivor, Jesus is part of the first generation growing older with HIV, living with chronic pain, but still a very creative individual. The focus of his work during the last years has been on aging, chronic pain, HIV, mental health, coping skills, and cultural awareness, always with the strong background of his personal journey as an immigrant and being a member of the LGBTQI family. He is also an international speaker and a bilingual/bicultural Latino activist.
Multiple Myeloma – What’s a Myeloma Coach?
From Conquer Magazine's Sally Torgeson: "Sally Torgeson explains the help a myeloma coach can help newly diagnosed patients with [including] the vast array of information, emotional, and financial demands of this type of blood cancer." She was diagnosed in...
A Tribute to Jake Hannam
Special Note: Our long awaited recording from Jake’s memorial service is finally here. An incredible tribute for a beautiful life. Jake is dearly missed here at AnCan, and always will be. We could never thank him enough for all he gave to us. Thank you to John Teisberg and The Reluctant Brotherhood for the recording. We love you, Jake.
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