FAQ
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!
Sponsors
Upcoming Veterans Groups
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Meet our Moderators
Bill Franklin
Bill was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015 aged 51. Two months after a prostatectomy, he experienced a rapid rise in PSA and was treated with adjuvant radiation and 22 months of androgen deprivation therapy (Lupron).
Boykin Jordan
Boykin is an entrepreneur and veteran. His hobbies are writing, Python, photography, and travel.
Captain Jim Marshall
Captain Jim Marshall is a retired Air Force, retired US Govt civilian & 100%+ Veteran Affairs Disabled, having an interest in what disabilities can be claimed, how the VA rates each, and how to maximize the overall rating.
Dr. John Antonucci MD
Addiction Medicine Psychiatrist
Dr. Stacy Loeb
Dr. Stacy Loeb - nutrition & fitness, prostate cancer urologist
Ken Mason
Ken Mason has way too much experience with cancer ...... diagnosed with low risk prostate cancer for which he follows active surveillance, he subsequently found low risk bladder cancer during an NIH exam, and then kidney cancer.
Mike Crosby
Mike"Bing" Crosby is a retired Navy commander, 'Top Gun' and a prostate cancer survivor.
Susan Lahaie
Susan Lahaie was a caregiver to her husband Ron Silverio who was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2012.
Related Blog Posts
Rarity Life Magazine Featuring Rick Davis
Rarity Life Magazine interviews AnCan Founder, Rick Davis on the value of virtual peer support and how AnCan came to be,
Veterans and Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know – Interview with Mike Crosby
Veterans and Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know – Interview with Mike Crosby
CNTV’s “Best of the Nation” featuring Rick Davis
CNTV’s “Best of the Nation” featuring Rick Davis
Resources
Past Recordings
If you’re curious about the format of a virtual support group, click HERE to see recordings of past groups.
Tax Deductible Donation Info
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.
