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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
Listen to our 9-11 Webinar on accessing healthcare & compensation if impacted!
9-11 Barasch pdf 9-11 webinar pdf Over 500,000 people were impacted by the 9-11 disaster. Many diagnosed with cancer in later years, especially if they n longer live in theTri-State area, are unaware they can access help with their medical costs and receive...
For ASCO 2019 Janssen asks Rick D – “What the elimination of cancer” means to him?
NEW: Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Group
We're excited to announce our new Active Surveillance virtual group. It will be held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 8pm EST/EDT. Active Surveillance (AS) for low-risk prostate cancer presents its own challenges that are very different from other treatment...
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
Keep up on all of the latest AnCan news, group recaps, and events in our blog!
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Feb 1, 2022 – Audio Only!
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat Feb 1,22: MDA refuses treatment because patient finds himself in trial control arm. Is this ethical? And we talk SUGAR
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Jan 25, 2022
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Jan 25, 2022: how long should you stay on HT prescribed as adjuvant to radiation? This is controversial and tricky – not just your disease risk but own preferences come into play
Solo Arts Heal with Lisa Sniderman, AKA Aoede
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! On January 26, we started our 2022 season of Solo Arts...
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.
