AnCan is proud to have started virtual groups with prostate cancer back in 2010. We tested platforms, moderation techniques, communication, publicity and more and think we got it right – regular participation and healthy attendance suggests we did!
AnCan now holds 11 dedicated prostate cancer virtual groups monthly … and a 12th men-only, pan-cancer group, Speaking Freely, to discuss the non-technical issues around cancer.
All our prostate cancers groups are open to caregivers.
Our PCa groups are:
- High Risk/Recurrent/Advanced Prostate Cancer weekly
- Low/Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer twice monthly
- Low/Intermediate Risk Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer weekly
- Under-60 Advanced Prostate Cancer monthly
- Gay / Bi Men monthly
For more information on each group, see below.
AnCan loves to collaborate – we are stronger together than divided!
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Upcoming Prostate Cancer Groups
Active Surveillance
Active Surveillance (AS) for low and low-intermediate risk prostate cancer presents its own challenges that are very different from other treatment protocols. This virtual group is for men and caregivers on or considering AS to treat their condition. New participants are given priority to discuss their situation. The Group does NOT discuss treatment options.
Moderators: Hugh Idstein, Garry Tosca, Phil Seagal, Eric Milken, Gary Ireland, Ray Evans, Dan Gifford, Michael Williams
Our 2nd & 4th Wednesday sessions are recorded and posted to AnCan’s YouTube Channel, shared on social media and elsewhere.
Low/Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer
This group is for all men diagnosed with low or intermediate risk disease at whatever stage of treatment. We often discuss the greatest quandary faced by newly diagnosed men …. treatment alternatives & side effects, with men who have experienced the range of treatments. New participants are given priority to discuss their situation. Caregivers welcome. This Group does NOT discuss recurrence in any form.
2nd & 4th Mondays of every month at 8pm EST/EDT (US)
Moderators: Bill Franklin, ‘Col’ Boykin Jordan, Stuart Jordan
Our sessions are recorded and posted to AnCan’s YouTube Channel, shared on social media and elsewhere.
High Risk/Recurrent/Advanced Men and Caregivers
This group is for men with complex disease either at diagnosis, or whose disease has recurred with or without evidence of metastasis. With men who have experienced the gamut of treatments, we discuss status, as well as new developments in treatment and technology. New participants are given priority to discuss their situation. Caregivers welcome.
Please note that occassional calendar quirks may require we shift meetings to avoid holding groups on successive nights.
Our sessions are recorded and posted to AnCan’s YouTube Channel, shared on social media and elsewhere.
1st & 3rd Mondays of every month at 8pm EST/EDT (US)
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month at 6pm EST/EDT (US)
Moderators: Rick Davis, Len Sierra, Dr. John Antonucci
Under-60 Advanced
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against prostate-specific antigen (PSA)–based screening for prostate cancer.
At the time, prostate cancer advocates objected strongly, warning it would result in many more men diagnosed de novo metastatic, and ultimately more disease specific deaths.
2nd Thursday of each month at 7 pm Eastern in The Barniskis Room (222-583-973)
Moderator: Bill Franklin
Gay / Bi Men
Gay and bisexual men diagnosed with prostate cancer have particular concerns. Addressing them with your peers is far easier!Moderated by Gay & Bisexual peers and care partners with prostate cancer, this group addresses your specific questions. Our moderators are both technically expert and supportive.The group is open to all levels of prostate cancer no matter where you are in your journey. AnCan offers specific prostate cancer groups at all levels. This group will focus on gay and bisexual issues less comfortable to raise in open groups rather than treatment questions.
Here are a couple of helpful resources:
- NY Times: In Chicago, a New Approach to Gay and Bisexual Men With Prostate Cancer
- Allen Edel: Gay men should never have a prostatectomy
2nd Tuesdays of every month at 5:30 pm Eastern/ 4:30 pm Central/ 3:30 pm Mountain/ 2:30 pm Pacific, always in the AnCan Schmier Room.Meetings are free and drop-in, no sign up or pre-registration required.
Moderator: Allen Edel
Meet our moderators
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AnCan does not provide medical advice – we do empower you to manage your own care.
Our calls are recorded and posted on this website for later listening; please note we are a peer-to-peer support group and not subject to HIPAA compliance.
