Webinar: Prostate Cancer Biopsies…The Great Debate

Virtual

REGISTER NOW!! - https://bit.ly/3OJ9Mmu Join us for a hot topic for any patient facing one or more prostate biopsies. The debate will focus on whether transrectal biopsies or transperineal biopsies are better for patients. Don't know the difference? No problem, this webinar will give lots of food for thought, and plenty to take back to […]

Remembering Jake Hannam

Virtual

Remembering Jake Hannam. Please join us for a 90 minute call honoring Jake on
Sunday, February 20th, 2022.

Cancer, Chronic Illness, and Intimacy

Virtual

REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/3qWKSWK   Want to make 2022 the best year of your sex life? From pleasure with a partner, or just riding solo, nothing is off limits in this webinar featuring sexual medicine rockstar Dr. Rachel Rubin. We'll tackle sexual dysfunction issues, answer your questions, and have a thoughtful and honest conversation about sex. […]

How Do You Know When to Enter Active Surveillance and When to Leave?

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REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/301lfL2       Join us for the final AnCan webinar of 2021! Kirsten Greene, MD, Paul Mellon Professor and Chair of the University of Virginia Department of Urology and Associate Chief Medical Officer UVA Health, will speak on the best times to enter and exit Active Surveillance. After Dr. Greene's presentation, there […]

Multiple Sclerosis and Urological Issues

Virtual

Register here: https://bit.ly/30eQ7av   Many folks living with MS rarely get the opportunity to discuss urologic issues - whether related to incontinence or sexual function. But if you attend our virtual chat support groups, you'll know the topic comes up often. AnCan, The Digmanns, and MS4MS figured it was time to throw a spotlight on […]

NANCY’S TOP TEN – An Evening with Nancy Novack

Virtual

  Register here: https://bit.ly/3nTHBaJ EXCLUSIVE - FIRST TIME EVER! In the 15 years Nancy Novack has been compiling numerous linked resources on Nancy's List, no one has ever asked Nancy about her own personal favorites. That is until AnCan did, and we'll be live with Nancy to present a very special Nancy's List for the […]

Prostate Cancer – Active Surveillance and More…Past, Present, and Future

Virtual

  Register here: https://bit.ly/394uxXB   Dr. Laurence Klotz is considered one of the “fathers” of active surveillance as well as focal therapy. He will be speaking about “Prostate Cancer - Active Surveillance and More...Past, Present, and Future" on Wednesday, September 29 Dr. Klotz will cover how active surveillance was developed, its current standing as a […]

Managing Your Medical Team

Virtual

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3jGNN1V   Our medical team is a bit like Goldilocks' porridge...too few folks, too many folks - but rarely, just the right number! There are so many disciplines beyond just your lead doctor. Managing Your Medical Team will try to help you assemble the best team together for your situation. What specialties should […]

Is Gleason 6 Really Prostate Cancer? – A Debate!

Virtual

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3hitKHm For many years, urologists have argued if Gleason 6 is really 'cancer'. Do those cells grow, spread and threaten your health?? Dr. Ming Zhou, Pathologist-in-Chief at Tufts Medical Center, argues Gleason 6 should be reclassified as 'non-cancer'. Dr. Scott Eggener, urologist at University of Chicago Medicine, opposes that view, maintaining it is […]

Advocating for Rare Diseases

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REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3j3EVF5   Join us for a virtual discussion with incredible members of the Rare Disease community as they share their own advocacy experiences to make YOU a better advocate for your condition! Topics to be addressed include: What is advocacy? How can you advocate for yourself or a loved one? How can I […]

Is Active Surveillance Safe for Black Men?

Virtual

  REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/2T6Vll0   This is an important topic in a time of growing concern about equity in health care. The program will feature Willie Underwood III, MD, a high-profile Black urologist who opted for surgery; Brandon Mahal, MD, a leading researcher on health equity issues and AS at the University of Miami; and […]

Will Immunotherapy Change Your Prostate Cancer Treatment Path?

Virtual

  Our immune system is designed to defend us from foreign attacks, such as viruses and bacteria. Immunotherapy for cancer takes advantage of the immune system to kill cancer cells by directing immune cells to recognize cancer cells by specific proteins on their surface. This session will review the progress that has been made with […]

The TALK – Inherited Mutations

Virtual

  AnCan Webinar: The TALK – Inherited Mutations. How to talk to your family if you carry an inherited mutation. Topics to be addressed include: Mutations that can lead to passing conditions to daughters and sons How families discussing the impact of carrying a mutation can impact physical and emotional health Support and resources for […]

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Webinar Series – #4 Dr. Jonathan Epstein Grading Prostate Cancer for AS

Virtual

    TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/3hAMwHd   For Dr. Jonathan Epstein's Slide Presentation, please click:  Recordings of Past Presentations Dr. Peter Carroll For information on our peer-led video chat ACTIVE SURVEILLANCE VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP, click here. To SIGN UP for the Group or any other of our AnCan Virutal Support groups, visit our Contact […]

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Webinar Series – #3 Dr. Antonio Westphalen The Value of mpMRI in Monitoring AS

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  TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/3hDIz4s   For Dr. Antonio Westphalen's Slide Presentation, please click:  Register for future webinars in our AS Series: Dec 30 - Dr. Jonathan Epstein Recordings of Past Presentations Dr. Peter Carroll For information on our peer-led video chat ACTIVE SURVEILLANCE VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP, click here. To SIGN UP for the […]

Webinar: How to Manage Prostate Cancer Side Effects and Reduce Suffering

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Episode 3 of 3 in Your Prostate Cancer Questions Answered. Talking honestly about one’s medical realities in the doctor’s office takes practice, but it is a crucial step to take. Tune in as experts discuss how transparent doctor-patient relationships can improve prostate cancer outcomes. Join us for the final segment of our prostate cancer Answers Now series, […]

Webinar: PSA and Imaging for Prostate Cancer Patients

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Episode 2 of 3 in Your Prostate Cancer Questions Answered In this edition of our prostate cancer Answers Now series, we’ll learn about the latest in testing and imaging for prostate cancer with hosts & AnCan Prostate Cancer Moderators, Len Sierra and Peter Kafka. They will be joined by Scott Tagawa, MD, Professor of Medicine and Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian-Weill Cornell […]

Webinar: Prostate Cancer and Making Sense of nmCRPC Treatment Options

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Episode 1 of 3 in Your Prostate Cancer Questions Answered. In 2018, patients with nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) were watching and waiting. Two years later there are three novel androgen receptor inhibitors available. But more options mean more questions for doctors and for patients. In this first installment of our prostate cancer Answers Now series, we’ll explore these […]

Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Webinar Series – #2 Dr. Brian Helfand Genomic/Genetic Testing for AS

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  FOR RECORDING OF THE LIVE EVENT, PLEASE CLICK HERE: https://youtu.be/nb1lEozKq2M For Dr. Brian Helfand's Slide Presentation, please click AS BHelfand presentation ppt  (if Powerpoint slides do not open in a new tab, please check bottom of the screen for the download) Register for future webinars in our AS Series: Nov 30 -  Dr. Antonio […]