Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, March 25th, 2026
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Novartis, Telix, Blue Earth Diagnostics, and Foundation Medicine.
Active Surveillance (AS) for low-risk prostate cancer involves unique challenges compared to other treatments. This online support group is designed for men and their caregivers who are currently on or considering AS. We hold four meetings monthly, recording only the second and fourth sessions. Our discussions cover a wide range of topics, including anxiety management, biopsy experiences, and the decision-making process around continuing or discontinuing AS. Newcomers are given priority to share their experiences, so we encourage you to join us.
AnCan – Dan 8:17 PM
2nd Opinions for Biopsies -Jonathan Epstein, MD Contact: jepstein@imppllc.com https://advanceduropathology.com -Ming Zhou, MD, PHD Now at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. If you have questions for him, please contact him directly at Email: Ming.zhou@mountsinai.org -John Hopkins Pathology https://pathology.jhu.edu/patient-care/second-opinions Biopsy Videos/Links topics: Master pathologist Zhou continues his primer on prostate biopsies https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/master-pathologist-zhou-continues Second Opinion Diagnosis in Prostate Pathology Grand Rounds in Urology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTjOED_da1I Should You Get a Second Opinion on Gleason 6 Pathology Slides? Expert Laurence Klotz, MD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9DE6xhKQ_4 Prostate Biopsy: The Beginning of the End? with Dr. Mark Emberton(3/2026) https://aspatients.org/meeting/prostate-mri-vs-biopsy-emberton/ Discusses Biopsy prostate trauma(seeding), MRI first, and many others
Dave G 8:41 PM
Dave Gursky dbgursky@gmail.com
BJ 8:45 PM
thanks guys see you next week
Dean (Denver) 8:45 PM
Dan, can you put that comment about PCRI video in chat
Dean (Denver) 8:58 PM
Never mind Dan, I got it
Dan Pertschuk-San Diego 9:15 PM
Dr. Scholz from PCRI talking about the clinical implication of the different prostate biopsy results. On You tube 2 days ago.
Andy Douglas 9:18 PM
file:///D:/Downloads/cancers-17-02193-v3.pdf
AnCan – Rick 9:18 PM
Dr. Epstein…. 516-760-2037
AnCan – Dan 9:19 PM
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12249354/
AnCan – Rick 9:26 PM
Greg Burns tonight on Solo Arts Heal 7.30 Pacific https//:themarsh.org/soloartsheal JOIN US!
AnCan – Rick 9:27 PM
Off to Solo Arts Heal!
Milton 9:30 PM
Gotta run. Thank you to everyone in the group!
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Topics Discussed
T3b Gent needs clarification on his Bx before starting treatment; how much HT before discussing intermittent; starting doublet; Nagar suggests IMRT is better for this Gent; switching HT drugs may address castrate resistance; Cialis for nocturia – maybe; potential cardio-onc in Portland, OR; Kishan’s ANDROMEDA trial attractive to men with slow recurrence; can prostate cancer cells be dormant?… follow up post-recording suggests YES.
Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, March 11th, 2026
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Novartis, Telix, Blue Earth Diagnostics, and Foundation Medicine.
Active Surveillance (AS) for low-risk prostate cancer involves unique challenges compared to other treatments. This online support group is designed for men and their caregivers who are currently on or considering AS. We hold four meetings monthly, recording only the second and fourth sessions. Our discussions cover a wide range of topics, including anxiety management, biopsy experiences, and the decision-making process around continuing or discontinuing AS. Newcomers are given priority to share their experiences, so we encourage you to join us.
You can find out more about our 12 monthly prostate cancer meetings at https://ancan.org/prostate-cancer/. Sign up to receive a weekly Reminder/Newsletter for this Group or others at https://ancan.org/contact-us/.
Chat Log:
Michael 8:17 PM
I’m good, I have to drop off at five for work. Just got interrupted once so I may drop off before 5.
Eric- Atlanta 8:20 PM
TP with MRI Fusion list: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/List-of-some-current-platforms-for-MRI-ultrasound-fusion-biopsy_tbl3_379682364
Eric- Atlanta 8:23 PM
ExactVU finder: https://www.exactimaging.com/physician-finder
AnCan – Rick 8:30 PM
29 Neither DRE nor bicycle riding appreciably alters the PSA,30, 31 and most controlled studies evaluating ejaculation suggest it either does not significantly impact or modestly increases (~10%) PSA.32
AnCan – Rick 8:32 PM
(30) Crawford ED, Schutz MJ, Clejan S et al: The effect of digital rectal examination on prostate-specific antigen levels. JAMA 1992; 267: 2227 (31) Jiandani D, Randhawa A, Brown RE et al: The effect of bicycling on psa levels: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 2015; 18: 208 (32) Tarhan F, Demir K, Orcun A and Madenci OC: Effect of ejaculation on serum prostate-specific antigen concentration. Int Braz J Urol 2016; 42: 472
AnCan – Dan 8:34 PM
https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/oncology-guidelines/prostate-cancer
Eric- Atlanta 8:35 PM
Current NCCN Guidelines:https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/content/PDF/prostate-early-patient.pdf
AnCan – Dan 8:40 PM
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/latest-news/can-getting-a-biopsy-make-cancer-spread.html
AnCan – Rick 8:41 PM
Cancer PEP https://cancerpep.com/
AnCan – Dan 8:43 PM
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10814235/
Eric- Atlanta 8:59 PM
Re NCCN: I could not find any NCCN preparation procedures for PSA test on their link from above.
AnCan – Rick 9:03 PM
the patient-centric guidelines that Eric posted are ‘dumbed down’ for our consumption. The actual guidelines are what dan gifford provided.
AnCan – Rick 9:13 PM
Should also point out that what Eric posted are NCCN. What we’re speaking about are the AUA Guidelines.
Dan Pertschuk-San Diego 9:23 PM
It’s said that we all live two lives and the second life begins when we realize we only have one.
Eric- Atlanta 9:33 PM
“Who is Eligible for PCPEP PC-PEP is being offered as part of a research study to men who have had a prostate cancer diagnosis and meet the following criteria: Are safe to exercise and do strength training Have access to email and internet daily Are able to watch videos and willing to follow the program for 6 months Have a life expectancy of 2 years or more Willing to take 4 on-line surveys over two years as part of the trial”
Marty Keough Auburn NY 9:36 PM
Sorry I could not get my camera to show me or audio to speak to you! Thanks for what You All Do! Marty Keough
Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, February 25th, 2026
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Bayer, Novartis, Johnson and Johnson, Myriad Genetics, Telix, and Blue Earth Diagnostics.
Active Surveillance (AS) for low-risk prostate cancer involves unique challenges compared to other treatments. This online support group is designed for men and their caregivers who are currently on or considering AS. We hold four meetings monthly, recording only the second and fourth sessions. Our discussions cover a wide range of topics, including anxiety management, biopsy experiences, and the decision-making process around continuing or discontinuing AS. Newcomers are given priority to share their experiences, so we encourage you to join us.
You can find out more about our 12 monthly prostate cancer meetings at https://ancan.org/prostate-cancer/. Sign up to receive a weekly Reminder/Newsletter for this Group or others at https://ancan.org/contact-us/.
Chat Log:
AnCan – Dan 8:19 PM
Matthew Cooperberg – ucfhealth.org/providers/matthew-cooperberg
AnCan – Dan 8:20 PM
Also try urology.ucsf.edu/people/cooperberg
Andy, Boca Raton, FL 8:24 PM
Ismail Baris Turkbey, M.D., F.S.A.R. Senior Clinician NCI/CCR/MIB National Institutes of Health Building 10, Room B3B85 Office Phone: 240-760-6112 turkbeyi@mail.nih.gov
Eric- Atlanta 8:31 PM
2nd Opinions for Biopsies -Jonathan Epstein, MD Contact: jepstein@imppllc.com https://advanceduropathology.com -Ming Zhou, MD, PHD Now at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. If you have questions for him, please contact him directly at Email: Ming.zhou@mountsinai.org -John Hopkins Pathology https://pathology.jhu.edu/patient-care/second-opinions Biopsy Videos/Links topics: Master pathologist Zhou continues his primer on prostate biopsies https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/master-pathologist-zhou-continues Second Opinion Diagnosis in Prostate Pathology Grand Rounds in Urology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTjOED_da1I Should You Get a Second Opinion on Gleason 6 Pathology Slides? Expert Laurence Klotz, MD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9DE6xhKQ_4
BJ 8:38 PM
yes I will talk next week when it is not recorded
Pradeep Grama 8:38 PM
I get emails from AnCan
Eric- Atlanta 8:45 PM
MRI and Contrast(Gadolinium) use/issue 2025: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0730725X25000670?via%3Dihub No contrast MRI 9/25 Medscape: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/contrast-free-mri-optimal-test-pc-2025a1000nv9?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_250911_etid7712121&uac=302861BR&impID=7712121&fbclid=IwZnRzaAMwgi9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhYYi9h3-7fJxsrc7c1tUF_oCJ6ZEVmMQJydgUnoePebgInLLQEfiflUJZzA_aem_MZIwUlQ5jszDg0e85x3AaQ
Eric- Atlanta 8:49 PM
Micro Ultrasound physician finder: https://www.exactimaging.com/physician-finder Micro Ultrasound vs MRI in guided biopsies OPTIMUM Trial Results(04/2025): https://www.vumedi.com/video/microultrasound-vs-mri-guided-biopsy-for-prostate-cancer-diagnosis-the-optimum-trial-results/?token=3bdedd05-0b76-4ec4-a1c9-064cd0806a8f&link_data=eyJiZXRfbWFpbF9pdGVtX2lkIjozODE1MDM5MDMsImJldF9tYWlsX2FjdGlvbiI6ImJjIn0%3A1u8F17%3AIbndn9N2vzQ0eVXcd_RdjDyNPHn0JrOEullWh-uonuY
Eric- Atlanta 8:58 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 – Dan 9:08 PM
aspatients.org/meeting/transperineal-vs-transrectal-prostate-biopsy/
Eric- Atlanta 9:18 PM
Prostate Biopsy: The Beginning of the End? with Dr. Mark Emberton: https://aspatients.org/event/mri-a-replacement-for-prostate-biopsy/
Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, February 11th, 2026
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Bayer, Novartis, Johnson and Johnson, Myriad Genetics, Telix, and Blue Earth Diagnostics.
Active Surveillance (AS) for low-risk prostate cancer involves unique challenges compared to other treatments. This online support group is designed for men and their caregivers who are currently on or considering AS. We hold four meetings monthly, recording only the second and fourth sessions. Our discussions cover a wide range of topics, including anxiety management, biopsy experiences, and the decision-making process around continuing or discontinuing AS. Newcomers are given priority to share their experiences, so we encourage you to join us.
You can find out more about our 12 monthly prostate cancer meetings at https://ancan.org/prostate-cancer/. Sign up to receive a weekly Reminder/Newsletter for this Group or others at https://ancan.org/contact-us/.
Chat Log:
Ray E 8:25 PM
i know but if I just cut in I think others will to but if you prefer I will cut in
AnCan – Rick 8:39 PM
Dr. Sanoj Punnen https://sylvester-doctors.umiamihealth.org/provider/sanoj-punnen/525775
Hugh -Houston 8:48 PM
2nd Opinions for Biopsies: -Jonathan Epstein, MD https://advanceduropathology.com -Ming Zhou, MD, PHD Now at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. If you have questions for him, please contact him directly at Email: Ming.zhou@mountsinai.org) -John Hopkins Pathology https://pathology.jhu.edu/patient-care/second-opinions
AnCan – Rick 8:49 PM
Dr. Michael Liss https://providers.ucsd.edu/details/1477733012/urology-cancer
