VETERANS
How We Help
AnCan supports Veterans with an inclusive, peer-to-peer safe space with two groups to serve our community’s needs.
Veterans Healthcare Navigation addresses veterans’ disabilities and the VA system, covering topics like healthcare, insurance, and benefits.
Veterans Speaking Freely offers support, fostering a safe space for open discussion and mutual encouragement, promoting healing through shared stories. You can also learn more on our Speaking Freely Page.
Open to all:
• Health Conditions (Cancer, Chronic Illness, Rare Disease, etc)
• Branches of Military
• Care-partners, Family, and Friends
Non-US Veterans are welcome too
When and Where
Veterans Healthcare Navigation -1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Veterans Speaking Freely – 4th Tuesdays
8pm ET / 5pm PT
In the AnCan Schmier Room. You can join online by clicking here, or by phone at +1 646 749 3127 Access # 656-182-845. See the Joining Instructions Panel above right for more information and other Country Access codes.
Veterans Prostate Cancer Awareness
AnCan Is proud to partner with Veterans Prostate Cancer Awareness for this virtual support group. Veterans Prostate Cancer Awareness (VPCa) is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives by promoting awareness, early detection, and providing solutions among Veterans, active-duty military, and all men. Learn more about them by clicking here.
Spread the Word!
Download and print flyers to hand out to your friends, support groups, and hospitals!
Click here for black and white pdf
Sponsors
Upcoming Veterans Groups
Meet our moderators
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AnCan’s Position on Prostate Cancer Focal Therapy as Primary Treatment
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Resources
Our services are free, but if you benefit then please consider a tax deductible donation.
AnCan does not provide medical advice – we do empower you to manage your own care.
Our calls are recorded and posted on this website for later listening; please note we are a peer-to-peer support group and not subject to HIPAA compliance.
