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 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
Peter Kafka reminisces on Birthdays – his and yours!
My thoughts these last few days have been about the tremendous advances in the entire world of prostate cancer over the past several years. Advances in various diagnostic tools and treatment modalities seems to have made a significant impact on the lives of men. ...
Ridden the rollercoaster lately?
Many living with serious and chronic disease know how your disease path plays with emotions ...... great results lift you, disappointing results send you into a dive - it's an emotional rollercoaster. My Foundation Medicine Patient Community Council colleague who...
Cancer Brain, Chemo Brain, Lupron Brain … it’s all a FOG!!
Are YOU reading this post and already forgot what it's about? Don't laugh ... I have that T-shirt! I know what it's like when you can't recall what you had for breakfast - literally .... but I also figured how to combat Lupron brain, chemo brain, or more generally...
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!
AnCan’s Art Director and MS Moderator, Hannah Garrison, Honored!
AnCan’s Art Director and MS Moderator, Hannah Garrison, Honored: Multiple Sclerosis Association of America recognizes Hannah Garrison as Community Member of the Year for the virtual Art Therapy Class tested on AnCan.
AnCan Goes Live! … at AUA22 in N’awlins
AnCan Goes Live! … at AUA22 in N’awlins: Herb Geller delivered AnCan’s research, “Evaluating the Contribution of Video Peer-Led Support to Prostate Cancer Patients: The AnCan Experience” as part of the AUAs “Patient Perspectives” program.
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, May 10, 2022
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, May 10, 2022: It ain’t easy to find ‘good help’ in Canada – especially with a rare type of prostate cancer
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