Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, December 10th, 2025
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:
Hugh -Houston
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
Derek
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Eric- Atlanta
PROMISE/COLOR Genetic Study w/ANCAN affiliate link: https://www.prostatecancerpromise.org/?utm_campaign=ANCAN&utm_medium=link&utm_source=Webinar
Eric- Atlanta
Men Speaking Freely: https://ancan.org/series/men-speaking-freely/
Eric- Atlanta
Food & Nutrition: https://ancan.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Prostate-Ca-AS_Nov-2020.pdf
Eric- Atlanta
2nd Opinions for MRIs: Botimage AI for MRIs: https://botimageai.com/prostatid/ ~$250, can also be used for biopsy targeting guidance -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 NIH 2nd Opinion MRI (no fees): Choyke, Peter (NIH/NCI) Radiologist pchoyke@mail.nih.gov -Accolade Radiology NY, PA https://accoladeradiology.com/mritap.html Radiology Check (Switzerland) https://radiologycheck.com/en
AnCan Bill
Got to drop gentlemen. Thanks for helping out Martin (and everyone else). Take care.
Martin Uthe
thank you. Bill!
Eric- Atlanta
Thank you Bill
AnCan – rick
Great advice, Dan G
Martin Uthe
Hi guys- have to run. Thank you so much for your time and support. Talk to you on Friday, Howard.
Howard Wolinsky
Dr. Eggener UCLA
Howard Wolinsky
FYI on perineural invasion–sounds scary–https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/part-ii-the-perineural-invaders?utm_source=publication-search
Joel _ Manassas, VA
Much appreciate all the helpful discussion. Best to all
Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Virtual Support Group
Active Surveillance (AS) for low-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.
1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays & 4th Thursdays of each month at 8 pm EST/EDT (US)
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, June 19, 2023
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Bayer, Foundation Medicine, Pfizer, Janssen, Myriad Genetics, Myovant, Telix & Blue Earth Diagnostics
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.
WEBINAR next week … PARP-Inhibitors and their role treating Prostate Cancer. Who saw the FDA approval for Talapro + Xtandi this week? Hear one of the investigators talk about this combo on Thu June 29. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ancanparpwebinar
All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime! 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/
Switching to darolutamide; is ARV7 still relevant?; cabazitaxel (Jevtana) vs docetaxel (Taxotere); mega fatigue may warrant a drug holiday; starting Pluvicto on top of chemo; Ambrx ARX517 trial; troublesome hot flashes are a flashpoint; picking the right GU med onc; starting immunotherapy while tapering on steroids; pectin supplements
Chat Log
Len Sierra sent · 5:28 PM Darolutamide inhibited the transcriptional activity of AR mutants identified in the plasma of CRPC patients progressing on traditional therapies. In particular, darolutamide significantly inhibited the transcriptional activity of the F877L, H875Y/T878A, F877L/T878A, and the previously unreported T878G AR mutants, that transform enzalutamide into a partial agonist.
John A sent · 5:33 PM Liu et al. Selective degradation of AR-V7 to overcome castration resistance of prostate cancer. Cell Death Dis. 2021
AnCan – rick sent · 5:38 PM Oliver Sartor now at Mayo
AnCan – rick sent · 5:49 PM Depo-Provera
George Southiere sent · 5:56 PM ACTH(adrenocorticotrphic) stimulation test = patient given ACTH and adrenal gland function is assessed- usually done by Endocrinologist
John A sent · 5:57 PM thanks
George Pat Martin sent · 6:00 PM I’m worn out. Gonna log off . be back next week
AnCan – rick sent · 6:04 PM Venlafaxine
Len Sierra sent · 6:05 PM https://embrlabs.com/products/embr-wave-2
AnCan – rick sent · 6:07 PM Embr watch.. d/c
Ancan50 sent · 6:07 PM Depo provera
George Southiere sent · 6:08 PM Gabapentin has helped me due to my severe neuropathy and has helped the hot flashes for me
sent · 6:09 PM I take 600mg gabapentin 3 times a day now. It never helped with my hot flashes.
Len Sierra sent · 6:37 PM modified citrus pectin (MCP) increases the prostate-specific antigen doubling time in men with prostate cancer: a phase II pilot study
Len Sierra sent · 6:39 PM 1. Modified citrus pectin (MCP) increases the prostate-specific antigen doubling time in men with prostate cancer: a phase II pilot study
Len Sierra sent · 6:40 PM https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14663471/
Salvador sent · 6:43 PM Thank You for your feedback.
Chip & Jane sent · 6:48 PM G’nite All.. thanks for the fine discussion.
George Rovder, Arlington VA sent · 6:52 PM Thank you all. Good Night.
Salvador sent · 6:53 PM Thank You everyone, I learned a lot tonight
Terrill SF sent · 6:53 PM Thank you all. Good Night.
Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Virtual Support Group
Active Surveillance (AS) for low-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. Click here for detailed information.
Wednesday evening of each month at 8 pm EST/EDT (US)
Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Virtual Support Group
Active Surveillance (AS) for low-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.
