SPEAKING FREELY – FOR MEN AND WOMEN

 

Life changes after a diagnosis.

 

You now face scans, tests, blood draws, treatment decisions, scheduling issues, treatment itself – and the medical team speaks a foreign language with no translator. Your family is impacted, so are your colleagues and friends.

It can be a lonely journey that is fraught with worry, fear, and anxiety.

Only someone that has experienced this can understand. Only someone that has experienced this can answer the questions you have. Being able to talk to someone that has been there can be a blessing.

How does AnCan know?

We’ve been where you are, as all of our moderators are peers. AnCan now offers multiple monthly ‘Speaking Freely’ support calls:

Men Speaking Freely, for men of all conditions or are carepartners. This call is only for men. No raised eyebrows, no judgement, no guilt. We support each other in a safe, comfortable space suitable for man-talk, helping ourselves by Speaking Freely!

Women Speaking Freely, for women of all conditions or are carepartners. This call is only for women. We heard your desire for a daytime gathering spot where you can unwind with your favorite drink in hand, and we’re excited to provide that. So, come join us for a lively discussion, a warm atmosphere, and a comforting cup of your preferred beverage!

Click HERE for instructions to join one of our virtual groups, and scroll down for our upcoming group dates.

Instructions for Joining a Group

 

Click HERE to learn how to connect with your computer or phone. No downloads required.


Click HERE to sign up for email reminders on virtual groups that interest you.

All of our groups are FREE…

and you can drop in at any time!

Quick Links

 

 Click HERE for a complete list of resources

Upcoming Speaking Freely Groups

Speaking Freely – Men Only/All Conditions

The group is open to all conditions, for patients and carepartners. We don’t discuss medicine, protocols and treatments – rather all the other issues you have to deal with living with it.


1st & 3rd Thursdays at 8pm ET (US) in Barniskis Room

 

 

Speaking Freely – Women Only/All Conditions

The group is open to all conditions, for patients and carepartners. We don’t discuss medicine, protocols and treatments – rather all the other issues you have to deal with living with it.


3rd Mondays at 1:30 pm ET (US) in Schmier Room

Meet our moderators

Speaking Freely Moderator
Rich Jackson loves his Harley .... and helping other men!
Russ Smith headshot
Low/Intermediate, Under-60 Prostate Cancer Moderator
Russ Smith is committed to making other lives better.
Board Member
Entrepreneur and deal maker David Muslin loves boats, cars ... and helping people!
Moderator and Advocate
through AnCan, she proudly wears the ‘Advocate Hat’ for all!
Advisory Board Member & HiRisk/Rec/Adv Prostate Cancer Moderator
Addiction Medicine Psychiatrist
In Memoriam
Jerry is a practical man of great faith, imbuing it in others

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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.