Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, February 9, 2026

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, February 9, 2026

by | Feb 10, 2026 | Cancer Caregivers, Cancer Resources, Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer, Recorded Groups

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, February 9, 2026

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, February 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: Feeling comfortable with your medical team today avoids treatment regret in the future. (bj)

Topics Discussed
Importance of getting a second reading/opinion on your prostate cancer biopsy results; go to a center of excellence for your treatment; concerns about the validity of the PROSTOX genetic test; concerns that some medical teams recommendations are out-dated and/or not aligned with current best practices for standards of care; feeling comfortable with your medical team today avoids treatment regret in the future; understanding medicare costs for consultations and procedures, your out-of-pocket costs may not be as bad you think; rising PSA after treatment when should you worry; considering treatment options surgery, radiation, and ADT.

Chat

Stuart sent a chat · 7:50 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 · 7:51 PM
Dr. Jonathan Epstein – https://advanceduropathology.com/  Tel:516-760-2037    jepstein@imppllc.com

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:12 PM
Dr. Ming Zhou   https://profiles.mountsinai.org/ming-… Ming.zhou@mountsinai.org  212 241-8881

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:14 PM
Dr. Jonathan Epstein   Ep-stine! Dr. Jonathan Epstein – https://advanceduropathology.com/ Tel: 516-760-2037 jepstein@imppllc.com

Veterans Video Chat, February 3, 2026

Veterans Video Chat, February 3, 2026

by | Feb 4, 2026 | Health Resources, Recorded Groups, Veterans

Veterans Video Chat, February 3, 2026

Veterans Video Chat, February 3, 2026

AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Johnson and Johnson, Bayer, Novartis, Myriad Genetics, 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!

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Editor’s Pick: C&P exam occurs after service-connection is established. (bj)

Topics Discussed
Taking care of your final affairs with VA’s help; submitting a disability claim for chronic kidney disease; understanding that States offer different Veterans benefits; federal funds drying up for veterans with substance abuse issues; what is AnCan’s Veterans Speaking Freely?; preparing for a C&P exam while being treated for prostate cancer; range of motion issues with your back; C&P exam occurs for disabilities after a service-connection has been established; how does the VA decide when treatment ends for prostate cancer disability claims; using the VA’s travel system when you receive VA Healthcare.

Chat

Eric Baker – Lafayette sent a chat · 8:18 PM
It is the VA Form 10-0137 VA Advance Directive: Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 9:24 PM
Jumping off Gents …. be well and see you in 2 weeks.  O&U

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:29 PM
Good Night Rick!

Dan Gifford, Pensaola, fl sent a chat · 9:35 PM
Heading out for the night.  Thanks for everything, Jim.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:35 PM
Good Night Dan

Eric Baker – Lafayette sent a chat · 9:36 PM
Me as well, thanks everyone! Have a good night!

Mark WV sent a chat · 9:37 PM
good Nite

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:37 PM
Good night, Eric and Mark

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 9:45 PM
As always very informative!  I appreciate your work on this!  BDS

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:46 PM
captjim@ancan.org

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:46 PM
ancan.org/veterans

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:46 PM
veterans@ancan@org

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, February 9, 2026

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, January 26, 2026

by | Jan 28, 2026 | Cancer Caregivers, Cancer Resources, Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer, Recorded Groups

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, January 26, 2026

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, January 26, 2026

AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Novartis, Johnson and Johnson, 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: Dangers of high PSA going untreated. (bj)

Topics Discussed
Dangers of high PSA going untreated; strategies for getting past treatment decision anxiety and worries about side effects; getting a second opinion with VA Healthcare and accessing community care; aquablation therapy and steady PSA; cribriform concerns; health care team more important than the technology; focal therapy—understanding if you are a good candidate; research is good, but you can overdo it; using MSKCC nomogram to determine how likely you will need treatment after surgery; advantages of MR-Linac for radiation treatment; incorporating multiple comorbidities into your treatment decision; concerns with MR-Linac with urinary flow issues; Heatwave study; Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) therapy discussion to include monotherapy and LRHR (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone receptor); benefits of participating in trials.

Chat

AnCan – Stuart sent a chat · 8:00 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 · 8:00 PM
Dr. Jonathan Epstein – https://advanceduropathology.com/  Tel:516-760-2037    jepstein@imppllc.com

Larry S – Alaska-Veteran-ADT by estradiol sent a chat · 8:40 PM
Exercise begets energy

Bill Franklin sent a chat · 8:41 PM
Stuart did it!

Larry S – Alaska-Veteran-ADT by estradiol sent a chat · 8:42 PM
Exercise also affects the chemistry n your body and has a small but real anti-cancer effect.  Plus a healthy, well exercised body is better able to withstand the rigors of treatment.

Henry sent a chat · 8:59 PM
Community care ask your primary doc to refer you

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:01 PM
AnCan Veterans Healthcare Navigation Feb 3, 2026

Veterans Healthcare Navigation

Henry sent a chat · 9:02 PM
Personally I would get away from the VA and get an outside Doctor.

Paul N. sent a chat · 9:05 PM
Sorry. Is the start time for tomorrow’s Advanced Meeting 6:00 or 6:30?

Bill Franklin sent a chat · 9:05 PM
6 p.m. Eastern Paul

Paul N. sent a chat · 9:05 PM
Thank you.

Bill Franklin sent a chat · 9:07 PM
All of the information about AnCan groups is on our Event Calendar:  https://ancan.org/events/month/

Paul N. sent a chat · 9:07 PM
Thx.

Paul N. sent a chat · 9:08 PM
I will exit this meeting now. Good night.

Bill Franklin sent a chat · 9:08 PM
Take care Paul

Larry S – Alaska-Veteran-ADT by estradiol sent a chat · 9:11 PM
Dr Robert Bruce Mongomery or Dr M. Schweizer

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 9:13 PM
Not Schweizer – he’s a medical oncologist

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 9:15 PM
Dr. Daniel Lin is another alternative urological oncologist at Hutch

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 9:21 PM
MSKCC nomogram  http://nomograms.mskcc.org/Prostate/index.aspx

Larry S – Alaska-Veteran-ADT by estradiol sent a chat · 9:22 PM
to learn more about estradiol-based ADT, see the web site “estradiolinitiative.org”

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 9:34 PM
PROTECT study re. cribriform favors RT
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2840006

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 9:37 PM
“patients with cribriform-negative prostate cancer are at low risk of long-term metastasis regardless of baseline treatment, whereas patients with cribriform-positive prostate cancer are at high risk of metastasis that is potentially reduced in those receiving radiotherapy with neoadjuvant ADT.”

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 9:52 PM
HEATWAVE  trial https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06067269

Shirrell Roberts sent a chat · 10:01 PM
Have to drop. Y’all have a good evening!

Bill Franklin sent a chat · 10:03 PM
A cardio-oncologist, is a heart specialist who manages cardiovascular health for cancer patients, focusing on preventing and treating heart problems (cardiotoxicity) caused by cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiation.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 10:06 PM
LHRH – Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 10:24 PM
Dr. Javid Moslehi  UCSF  https://profiles.ucsf.edu/javid.moslehi

Veterans Video Chat, February 3, 2026

Veterans Video Chat, January 20, 2026

by | Jan 21, 2026 | Health Resources, Recorded Groups, Veterans

Veterans Video Chat, January 20, 2026

Veterans Video Chat, January 20, 2026

AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Johnson and Johnson, Bayer, Novartis, Myriad Genetics, 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: Advocating for yourself is not easy, but it’s pays off! (bj)

Topics Discussed
Dealing with an inconclusive or open to interpretation letter of support from your doctor; benefit of submitting a fully developed claim; submitting a VA claim for a secondary condition; importance of putting in the work—advocating for yourself is not as easy as we make it sound; verify all the evidence you submitted for your claim was considered; TERA assessed on each claim; converting military retirement benefits to Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC); updates on travel claims for medical appointments.

Chat

TonyFig sent a chat · 8:35 PM
what is an ACE exam?

Bob Schwartz U.S.N. Venice, FL. sent a chat · 8:37 PM
ACE=Acceptable Clinical Evidence. It is a records review only.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 8:38 PM
https://www.va.gov/resources/va-claim-exam/

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:04 PM
@Mark – Well said!

Eric Baker – Lafayette, IN sent a chat · 9:04 PM
Have to go!  Thank you everyone, see you next time!!

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:04 PM
Have a good evening, Eric!

Luther cowden sent a chat · 9:11 PM
Good night gentlemen, have to go.

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 9:18 PM
Nice seeing all of you again, keep up the good fight!

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 9:26 PM
The designations for “Armed Conflict” sound very broad indeed.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:26 PM
veterans@ancan.org

Bob Schwartz U.S.N. Venice, FL. sent a chat · 9:26 PM
Another good mtg., have to go, see everyone next week.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:27 PM
Have a good night, Bob!

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 9:30 PM
I know!  BDS

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, February 9, 2026

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, January 12, 2026

by | Jan 14, 2026 | Cancer Caregivers, Cancer Resources, Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer, Recorded Groups

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, January 12, 2026

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, January 12, 2026

AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Novartis, Johnson and Johnson, 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: Using DECIPHER genomic testing to assess cancer agressiveness. (bj)

Topics Discussed
Cancer discovery following an aquablation procedure for an enlarged prostate; post-procedure PSA and MRI testing to monitor remaining cancer; comparing transrectal and transperineal biopsy safety and access; importance of consulting genitourinary oncologists at major centers; using specialists like Dr. Epstein for pathology second opinions; weighing active surveillance against the risk of cancer progression; discussion of MR LINAC, proton, and photon radiation technologies; using PSMA PET scans to detect potential lymph node involvement; selecting high-volume urban medical centers over smaller clinics; using DECIPHER genomic testing to assess cancer agressiveness.

Chat

Stuart sent a chat · 8:01 PM
Dr. Ming Zhou – Mt Sinai Health System  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

Steve in Malaysia sent a chat · 8:39 PM
What is an AI MRI?

Steve in Malaysia sent a chat · 8:42 PM
ok 👍

AnCan – rick sent a chat · 8:48 PM
Proton vs Photon  https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.23.01604?md5=efb3c3159aa147415d4f2ded3334efa3&cid=DM16707&bid=358786211

Gil Solomon sent a chat · 8:52 PM
Have to sign off for dinner.

Steve in Malaysia sent a chat · 8:57 PM
I need to finish packing for trip from Penang to California shortly so would appreciate some quick questions.

AnCan – rick sent a chat · 9:07 PM
Check our AnCan video with Dr. Scholz  on Prostate Snatchers. https://ancan.org/the-prostate-snatchers-still-lurking/

Steve sent a chat · 9:14 PM
Carter

AnCan – rick sent a chat · 9:25 PM
Steve – CHEK2 may in fact make you more sensitive to RT. Check with Dr. Kivel

Steve sent a chat · 9:28 PM
Thanks Rick!

David in Portland, OR sent a chat · 9:39 PM
“Most mutations in DNA repair genes such as BRCA1/2, PALB2, CHEK2, and RAD50/51 mutations do not increase radiation-induced cancers or radiation toxicity. BRCA1/2, PALB2, CHEK2, and RAD50/51 mutations should not affect radiation therapy decisions.” Source: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(19)33530-8/fulltext I also communicated with Joanne Wiedhaas last year directly about this topic, and she confirmed the above quote from the International Journal of Radiation Oncology.

Govinda – India sent a chat · 9:41 PM
Daily dosage of  Viagra was 5 mg daily. Of course this varies from person to person.

Steve in Malaysia sent a chat · 9:42 PM
I’m going to sign off… thanks guys

David in Portland, OR sent a chat · 9:42 PM
5 milligrams/day of tadalafil/Cialis gives me significant heartburn. Anybody else have this problem? Any fixes other than stopping the Cialis?

AnCan – rick sent a chat · 9:51 PM
Interesting David….    the general opinion is that HRR mutations make you more sensitive to RT toxicity. I think there’s a fair amount of literature.

Stuart sent a chat · 9:56 PM
Dr James Hu – Weill Cornell

Stuart sent a chat · 9:56 PM
Dr Nagar – MSKCC

Stuart sent a chat · 9:57 PM
or Michael J. Zelefsky, MD – NYU Langone

Steve sent a chat · 10:17 PM
Thanks David!