Veterans Video Chat, March 17, 2026

Veterans Video Chat, March 17, 2026

by | Mar 22, 2026 | Health Resources, Recorded Groups, Veterans

Veterans Video Chat, March 17, 2026

Veterans Video Chat, March 17, 2026

AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Novartis, Telix, Blue Earth Diagnostics, and Foundation Medicine.

If you missed any recent recordings, you’ll find the full list either on our YouTube Playlist or visit our Blog Post https://ancan.org/our-recent-blog-posts-in-case-you-missed-them/. Sign up for our Blog by checking the New Blog box at https://ancan.org/contact-us/.

AnCan respectfully notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussion are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.

AnCan  cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.

AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500, https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download/.

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Editor’s Pick: Dual enrollment encouraged maintaining private insurance while enrolled in VA Healthcare. (bj)

Topics Discussed
Veterans Affairs (VA) Identification Card (ID) issuance is much faster; Military ID versus VA ID for veterans with a 100% permanent and total disability rating; the back of VA IDs cards contain emergency care information for non-VA medical facilities; VA ID cards marked “service connected” grant access to military installations including commissaries and exchanges; PACT Act covers three broad categories: Agent Orange; Burn Pits, and Ionizing Radiation; procedures for submitting a disability claim to include the importance of the intent to file; maintaining private insurance while also being enrolled in the VA; Community Care vouchers and issues that occur when private providers don’t accept the VA’s Community Care vouchers.

Chat

Jim Marshall, Vet Support Grp. Moderator sent a chat · 8:10 PM
Jim Marshall, USAF(RET), CAPTJIM@ANCAN.ORG,   703-338-7341.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 8:12 PM
veterans@ancan.org

Mike cunningham sent a chat · 8:27 PM
1800 827 1000

Mike cunningham sent a chat · 8:27 PM
Va help center want do intent to file

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 8:31 PM
VA Intent to File
https://www.va.gov/resources/your-intent-to-file-a-va-claim/

Danny Lankford (USMC) sent a chat · 9:01 PM
advanced and under 60

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:02 PM
@Danny Lankford (USMC) – Advanced and under 60 is a good group. I did some sessions with them. Do you have any questions about them?

Danny Lankford (USMC) sent a chat · 9:03 PM
Rick’s been hitting me up with emails and providing some direction and guidance. super helpful.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:04 PM
Yep–that makes sense. Rick will steer you right.

Mike cunningham sent a chat · 9:09 PM
Great advice israel

Israel sent a chat · 9:09 PM
Thanks, great advice in this group overall

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 9:45 PM
I’m going to drop off, Gents…  happy Holiday to all.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:45 PM
Good Night Rick

Mark WV sent a chat · 9:46 PM
Nite

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:47 PM
Good Night Mark

Eric Baker – Lafayette sent a chat · 10:00 PM
Thanks Everyone!  Have a great rest of your week!

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, March 9, 2026

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, March 9, 2026

by | Mar 11, 2026 | Cancer Caregivers, Cancer Resources, Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer, Recorded Groups

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, March 9, 2026

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, March 9, 2026

AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Novartis, Telix, Blue Earth Diagnostics, and Foundation Medicine.

WELCOME all to our newly recorded Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer Group. To receive notice when new recordings are posted, either follow us on this YouTube Channel or sign up to our Blog via https://ancan.org/contact-us/ – check New Blog box.

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AnCan respectfully notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussions are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.
AnCan cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.
AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500 https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download
AnCan’s Prostate Cancer Forum is back (https://ancan.org/forums). If you’d like to comment on anything you see in our Recordings or read in our Reminders, just sign up and go right ahead. You can also click on the Forum icon at the top right of the webpage.
All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime!

Editor’s Pick: The value of connecting with other AnCan peers to compare doctor recommendations and treatment experiences. (bj)

Topics Discussed
Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate size; comparison of radiation modalities such as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), magnetic resonance-guided linear accelerator (MRI-Linac) and brachytherapy; comparison of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) medications: Orgovyx vs Lupron; importance of genomic tests like Decipher, Prolaris, Artera AI, and the PROMISE study (germline testing); discussion on surgical options and surgeon recommendations;  advantages of transperineal over transrectal biopsies; benefits of MRI-fusion biopsies for targeted sampling; veterans get medical treatments through Veterans Affairs (VA) can use Community Care to get access to specialized medical care outside the VA; lymph node involvement seen in a PSMA scan changes disease categorization and requires more advanced drugs; importance of consulting a cardio-oncologist when adding ADT treatments for prostate cancer while recovering from heart surgery; discussion between how long a low/intermediate prostate cancer patient can wait between a diagnosis requiring an active treatment (such as prostatectomy, radiation, hormone therapy) and starting active treatment;  the value of connecting with other AnCan peers at similar stages of their journey to compare doctor recommendations and treatment experiences.

Chat

Stuart sent a chat · 8:01 PM
Dr. Ming Zhou Mount Sinai Health System Department of Pathology, Box 1194 Annenberg Bldg. 15th FL 1468 Madison Ave New York, NY 10029 Email: Ming.zhou@mountsinai.org Telephone: (212)241-8881

Stuart sent a chat · 8:02 PM
Dr. Jonathan Epstein – https://advanceduropathology.com/  Tel:516-760-2037    jepstein@imppllc.com

Bob in Georgia sent a chat · 8:34 PM
can you put those doctor name and contacts in the chat?

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:40 PM
Eggener https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/scott-eggener

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:41 PM
Kishan  UCLA  https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/amar-kishan

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:41 PM
Eggener is UCLA

David in Portland, OR sent a chat · 8:43 PM
Paper on delaying treatment (Mack Roach is co-author): “Delayed Definitive Management of Localized Prostate Cancer: What Do We Know?” Prostate Cancer and Prostate Diseases, Aug. 2024, https://www.nature.com/articles/s41391-024-00876-2

Larry S – ADT by estradiol sent a chat · 8:46 PM
Get baselines for lyour 1) Bone density 2) Hormone levels (especially testosterone) 3) your muscle strength and lean to fat ratio.  These can change with ADT and (in my opinion) you want keep track.

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:48 PM
Brisbane – surgeon  UCLA https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/wayne-brisbane

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:49 PM
Peter Carroll – surgeon UCSF  https://urology.ucsf.edu/people/peter-r-carroll

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:50 PM
Matt Cooperberg  surgeon UCSF  https://urology.ucsf.edu/people/cooperberg

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:50 PM
Mack Roach rad onc UCSF  https://www.ucsfhealth.org/mack.roach

Larry S – ADT by estradiol sent a chat · 8:53 PM
Talk to your doctors about the side effects of ADT, especially if you will be using it for very long.

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 9:11 PM
Bob…  MRLinac at MSKCC Dr. Nagar

Mark WV sent a chat · 9:27 PM
good night

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:28 PM
good night

Steve in Malaysia sent a chat · 9:32 PM
Was wondering if I can ask a question or 2.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:32 PM
Steve I have you on the list…you’re last

Steve in Malaysia sent a chat · 9:32 PM
Thanks 🙂

Steve K sent a chat · 10:01 PM
Good night. Thanks everyone.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 10:01 PM
Good night Steve K

Larry S – ADT by estradiol sent a chat · 10:03 PM
Cannot stay.  Good night.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 10:03 PM
Good night Larry S

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 10:06 PM
SBRT vs HDR https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2845485?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=content-shareicons&utm_content=article_engagement&utm_medium=social&utm_term=022826

Veterans Video Chat, March 17, 2026

Veterans Video Chat, March 3, 2026

by | Mar 5, 2026 | Health Resources, Recorded Groups, Veterans

Veterans Video Chat, March 3, 2026

Veterans Video Chat, March 3, 2026

AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Novartis, Telix, Blue Earth Diagnostics, and Foundation Medicine.

If you missed any recent recordings, you’ll find the full list either on our YouTube Playlist or visit our Blog Post https://ancan.org/our-recent-blog-posts-in-case-you-missed-them/. Sign up for our Blog by checking the New Blog box at https://ancan.org/contact-us/.

AnCan respectfully notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussion are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.

AnCan  cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.

AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500, https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download/.

All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime!

Join our other free and drop in groups:

Editor’s Pick: How to file a supplemental claim and preserve your original intent to file date. (bj)

Topics Discussed
How to file a supplemental claim to a denied disability claim and preserve your original intent to file date; neccesity of obtaining a nexus letter from a qualified medical professional when submitting a disability claim; new VA rules may lump tinnitus and hearing loss into a single 10% max disability rating; bring personal “statement in support of claim” documents (Form 21-4138) or even videos demonstrating physical limitations to C&P exams; procedures for getting a VA ID card; VA and private insurance processing; using “blanket” community care agreements to get access to specialized health care; retired veterans may apply for Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) if their disabilities are linked to combat, hazardous duty, training, or instruments of war.

Chat

Eric Baker – Lafayette, IN sent a chat · 9:14 PM
It was good to see everyone,…I just got home from a long business trip, and it is catching up to me.!  Have a good night gentlemen!  See   you on the 17th!

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 9:34 PM
Good seeing all of you.  Good health to all!

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, March 9, 2026

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, February 23, 2026

by | Mar 5, 2026 | Cancer Caregivers, Cancer Resources, Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer, Recorded Groups

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, February 23, 2026

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, February 23, 2026

AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Novartis, Telix, Blue Earth Diagnostics, and Foundation Medicine.

WELCOME all to our newly recorded Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer Group. To receive notice when new recordings are posted, either follow us on this YouTube Channel or sign up to our Blog via https://ancan.org/contact-us/ – check New Blog box.

Join our other free and drop in groups:
AnCan respectfully notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussions are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.
AnCan cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.
AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500 https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download
AnCan’s Prostate Cancer Forum is back (https://ancan.org/forums). If you’d like to comment on anything you see in our Recordings or read in our Reminders, just sign up and go right ahead. You can also click on the Forum icon at the top right of the webpage.
All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime!

Editor’s Pick: Addressing the unusual: Low PSA with high-grade prostate cancer. (bj)

Topics Discussed
Importance of getting a second reading/opinion on your prostate cancer biopsy results; addressing the unusual: low PSA with high-grade prostate cancer; identifying risk factors that can push you from intermediate-risk to high risk prostate cancer; understanding how gentic testing help determine the best treatment options, espcially when family history exists; evaluating high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy as a primary treatment or boost to radiation; comparing transperineal and transrectal biopsies with a focus on lower risk infection and better patient experiences; determining when a patient should move from active surveillence (AS) based on rising PSA or new biospy results.

Chat

AnCan – Stuart sent a chat · 7:58 PM
Dr. Ming Zhou Mount Sinai Health System Department of Pathology, Box 1194 Annenberg Bldg. 15th FL 1468 Madison Ave New York, NY 10029 Email: Ming.zhou@mountsinai.org Telephone: (212)241-8881

AnCan – Stuart sent a chat · 7:59 PM
Dr. Jonathan Epstein – https://advanceduropathology.com/  Tel:516-760-2037    jepstein@imppllc.com

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:04 PM
AnCan’s GU ASCO Poster released today   https://ancan.org/ancan-gu-asco26-survivorship-poster/

Norman Davis sent a chat · 8:13 PM
No. I’ve joined before but I havent joined in a while. I’m just listening tonight

Norman Davis sent a chat · 8:19 PM
Question is this  a call I should be on. I did have treatment 3 yrs ago

Norman Davis sent a chat · 8:20 PM
ok thanks

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 8:23 PM
@Norman Davis – I would stay and listen in. It doesn’t hurt and you are already here.

Norman Davis sent a chat · 8:23 PM
Gotcha. I  dont have a reoccurrence

Bill Franklin sent a chat · 8:31 PM
bfranklin@ancan.org

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:49 PM
2nd Opinions for MRIs  Botimage AI for MRIs: https://botimageai.com/prostatid/ ~$250, can also be used for biopsy targeting guidance  NIH 2nd Opinion MRI (no fees): Choyke, Peter (NIH/NCI) Radiologist pchoyke@mail.nih.gov  Second opinion of MRI from Johns Hopkins Images and Reports for Providers | Johns Hopkins Radiology (hopkinsmedicine.org) Email: eradiologycenter@jhmi.edu Phone: 443-287-7378 Fax: 443-769-1210  -Accolade Radiology NY, PA https://accoladeradiology.com/mritap.html  Radiology Check (Switzerland) https://radiologycheck.com/en

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:51 PM
Bx 2nd Opinions       Ep-stine! Dr. Jonathan Epstein – https://advanceduropathology.com/ Tel: 516-760-2037 jepstein@imppllc.com

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:52 PM
Dr. Ming Zhou Mount Sinai Health System Department of Pathology, Box 1194 Annenberg Bldg. 15th FL 1468 Madison Ave New York, NY 10029 Email: Ming.zhou@mountsinai.org Telephone: (212)241-8881

Steve in Malaysia sent a chat · 8:58 PM
I need to head out at 10ish (5 minutes). I’ll followup with Rick and Stuart re: how to think about negotiating costs … I was quoted $100k for HDR and $180k for MR Linac.

Steve in Malaysia sent a chat · 9:01 PM
Also wanted to thank you guys (Rick, Stuart and company) on all your help on this crazy journey… could never had ended up where I did without your help 🙂

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 9:04 PM
You need to make sure it registers with the Lead Mod.

Clyde sent a chat · 9:07 PM
Hey gang.  Gotta run.  I am graduating to the high risk group, so I will see some of you there.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:08 PM
@clyde – Good luck. We will miss you in low/intermediate.

Bob Richards sent a chat · 9:09 PM
I would like to update the group tonight on my situation if possible

Norman Davis sent a chat · 9:21 PM
Good questions. I’ll rejoin next week. Thanks

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:23 PM
Good night Norman!

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:26 PM
Nice dog George!

David in Portland, OR sent a chat · 9:40 PM
Prostate Cancer Free Foundation Intermediate Risk graph: https://www.prostatecancerfree.org/compare-prostate-cancer-treatments-intermediate-risk/  High Risk graph: https://www.prostatecancerfree.org/compare-prostate-cancer-treatments-high-risk/

David in Portland, OR sent a chat · 9:41 PM
Prostate Cancer Free Foundation Low Risk graph: https://www.prostatecancerfree.org/compare-prostate-cancer-treatments-low-risk/

George in NC sent a chat · 10:04 PM
Thank you all and good night!  See you in 2 weeks!   Very grateful to AnCan especailly Rick and Stuart!

Larry (Alaska Vet) sent a chat · 10:05 PM
David, can you put a link to that 2024 study also, please?

Bill Franklin sent a chat · 10:05 PM
Good night George.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 10:05 PM
Good night George

Steve in Malaysia sent a chat · 10:06 PM
back

David in Portland, OR sent a chat · 10:18 PM
Albert Chang & Peter Rossi brachytherapy video lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkfB5kkOsm4

[Waiting for name] sent a chat · 10:21 PM
Hi Leon here, trying to get back wit ya. Hit the wrong button

David in Portland, OR sent a chat · 10:22 PM
A Randomized Trial Comparing Quality of Life after Low-Dose Rate or High-Dose Rate Prostate Brachytherapy Boost with Pelvic External Beam Radiation (Crook, Juanita), 2024: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(24)00381-X/fulltext

David in Portland, OR sent a chat · 10:23 PM
A Randomized Comparison of High-Dose-Rate and Low-Dose Rate Prostate Brachytherapy Combined with External Beam Radiation Therapy for Unfavorable Prostate Cancer: Efficacy Results After Median Follow-Up of 74 Months (Crook, Juanita), 2025: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(25)00303-7/abstract

David in Portland, OR sent a chat · 10:24 PM
HDR Brachytherapy Combined with External Beam Radiotherapy for Unfavorable Localized Prostate Cancer: A Single Center Experience from Inception to Standard of Care (Crook, Juanita), 2025: https://www.brachyjournal.com/article/S1538-4721(25)00004-2/fulltext

Veterans Video Chat, March 17, 2026

Veterans Video Chat, February 17, 2026

by | Feb 18, 2026 | Health Resources, Recorded Groups, Veterans

Veterans Video Chat, February 17, 2026

Veterans Video Chat, February 17, 2026

AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Novartis, Telix, Blue Earth Diagnostics, and Foundation Medicine.

If you missed any recent recordings, you’ll find the full list either on our YouTube Playlist or visit our Blog Post https://ancan.org/our-recent-blog-posts-in-case-you-missed-them/. Sign up for our Blog by checking the New Blog box at https://ancan.org/contact-us/.

AnCan respectfully notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussion are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.

AnCan  cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.

AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500, https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download/.

All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime!

Join our other free and drop in groups:

Editor’s Pick: Making end-of-life arrangements with Veterans Affairs (VA). (bj)

Topics Discussed
Making your end-of-life arrangements with Veterans Affairs (VA)—advanced directives, healthcare power of attorney, living will, do not resuscitate orders, internment, etc—to make things easier for your loved ones; researching relationship between high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease issues for disability claims; veteran with history of prostate cancer researching how to file a claim; TCE (trichloroethylene) exposure; how VA determines active treatment for prostate cancer; veterans benefits associated with disability ratings; Agent Orange exposure and dealing with recurrent prostate cancer; Veteran notified that his claim was downgraded to 10% while on Active Surveillance (AS).

Chat

TonyFig sent a chat · 9:23 PM
Have to run. Good meeting as usual

Mark WV sent a chat · 9:45 PM
G00D NITE GUYS

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:51 PM
veterans@ancan.org