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
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PrCa Video Chat, 1/27/26
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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/
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HEADS-UP: another marathon session!!
Editor’s Pick: Disruptor attends solely to advocate for Dr. Kwon… and makes AnCan’s case with his own inappropriate overtreatment.
Topics Discussed
Potentially de novo metastatic Gent prefers faith to treatment; … and this de novo Mx man has fared well on doublet and radiotherapy RT; he’s more interested in chastising AnCan over Kwon than his own overtreatment; radiation proctitis discussion; kidneys backwashed from possible radiation damage; Clomid slow to restore T… give it time Dr. Jack; considering immunotherapy well before its time; raises the question – does TMB differ between tissue and blood samples?; v. low testosterone may not be related to previous PrCa treatment; new GU MO needed in Central Florida; PSMA is negative but started on Lupron; why shlepp to MDA – what’s wrong with Chicago?; back- end Newbie needs a GU med onc rather than uro; Kwon proselytizer won’t give up; Canadian placed on doublet per AnCan navigation is feeling good and grateful
Chat
Jon McPhee Toronto sent: 4:13 PM
Toronto is in Canada
Dan – Schenectady, NY sent: 4:41 PM
Thank you Bob
AnCan – Rick sent: 4:55 PM
Telephone # for tech assistance: 877 582 7011
Frank Ciambra sent: 5:25 PM
got to go ,see guys net week everyone have great weekend
Bruce Schrimpf sent: 5:38 PM
Got to go. Best to all of you! BDS
Lee Baylin sent: 5:45 PM
Good night.
AnCan – Rick sent: 5:45 PM
my DEXA showed -2.0 in spine and forearm last week. Doc just wants me to supplement with calcium and D.
oh… and resistance exercise!!
Steve Roux, North Michigan sent: 5:46 PM
I’m doing the same +K2
I resist exercise daily.😆
Peter M sent: 5:57 PM
good night gents!
Steve Roux, North Michigan sent: 5:58 PM
Great Meeting gang. I gotta run . Good night all.
Jim Marshall, Veteran, Alexandria, VA sent: 6:05 PM
Hey, 3 1/2 years on a Treatment Holiday and all is good. Jim
Julian – Houston sent: 6:15 PM
Thanks All – I will contact Dr E!
Thomas Matica sent: 6:15 PM
Good night. Thanks to everyone. Peace. Thomas.
Ron S Regina SK Canada sent: 6:21 PM
Thanks all. Gotta go.
Richard B, Silver Spring, MD sent: 6:27 PM
Goodnight gentlemen, I appreciate the feedback tonight. Very helpful
Jon McPhee Toronto sent: 6:29 PM
Nite all.
Bob Schwartz U.S.N. Venice, FL. sent: 6:32 PM
Good mtg., see you next week.
Jim Marshall, Veteran, Alexandria, VA sent: 6:58 PM
Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, January 28th, 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:
Eric- Atlanta 8:49 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
AnCan – Rick 8:50 PM
Recent article on finasteride/dutasteride and disease progression https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2822868?guestAccessKey=51fc10c5-3b12-4e00-903b-b8611dfbe9a5&utm_source=silverchair&utm_campaign=jama_network&utm_content=onc_weekly_highlights&utm_medium=email&adv=000002836268&mc_cid=c06ec53f6d&mc_eid=838454d636
Eric- Atlanta 9:18 PM
Latest April 2025 NCCN Guidelines for Early PCa: https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/content/PDF/prostate-early-patient.pdf
AnCan – Rick 9:19 PM
Tx Dr. Dan – I recall there was something out there. Thanks
AnCan – Rick 9:22 PM
Early stage Guidelines https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/content/PDF/prostate-early-patient.pdf
Hector 9:44 PM
This is now at the hypothetical level, no conclusive evidence yet: NPR: Could mRNA vaccines help fight cancer? https://www.npr.org/2022/06/05/1103178829/could-mrna-vaccines-help-fight-cancer
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
👍
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
