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Anal Cancer Patient Summit

Anal Cancer Patient Summit

Virtual ANAL CANCER Patient Summit:

October 3, 2026

Time: 9am PST / 10am CST / 11am EST / 4pm BST

Every year we gather in community to learn, connect, and be empowered through our anal cancer patient summit.

The annual Virtual Anal Cancer Patient Summit brings together anal cancer thrivers, caretakers, and advocates with medical experts to discuss the latest in anal cancer treatment and prevention research. The intention is to learn from one another, and join in solidarity to empower all those impacted by anal cancer to thrive. This year marks a special milestone as we host our fifth Patient Summit, bringing together patients, caregivers, advocates, and leading experts from around the world for a day of learning, connection, and honest conversations about living with and beyond anal cancer.

Register

Questions? Interested in Sponsorship? 

Contact Conference Lead, Laura Lazar at llazar@analcancerfoundation.org.

Past Summits

Watch the 2021 - 2023 conference recordings on YouTube.

Other resources from the Anal Cancer Foundation

Expert Hour Webinars

Text reading "Expert hour webinar series. Know what the experts know. Empower, prepare, access."

When you know what your providers know, you are empowered to have more in-depth and productive conversations toward our #1 priority: getting you the best care possible.

We bring the experts right to you. These substance-packed webinars include world-renowned experts and live Q&A.

Learn more about clinical trials, immunotherapy, and pelvic floor physical therapy.

Peer-to-Peer Support Program

Text reading "register for the peer to peer program. Click here."

The Peer-to-Peer Support Program provides social and emotional support to anal cancer patients and caregivers by matching them with someone who has been through the experience.

Patients can access the program any time after diagnosis, including after treatment has completed.

Learn more about the program and register to either provide or receive knowledgeable and empathetic community support.

Coping with the Side Effects of Treatment

We have information and resources to help you or your loved one cope with the side effect of anal cancer treatment:

  • Side effects of chemotherapy
  • Side effects of radiation
  • Side effects of surgery

Other questions? Suggestions? Feedback?

Contact us! We'd love to hear from you.

Virtual ANAL CANCER Patient Summit:

October 3, 2026

Time: 9am PST / 10am CST / 11am EST / 4pm BST

Every year we gather in community to learn, connect, and be empowered through our anal cancer patient summit.

The annual Virtual Anal Cancer Patient Summit brings together anal cancer thrivers, caretakers, and advocates with medical experts to discuss the latest in anal cancer treatment and prevention research. The intention is to learn from one another, and join in solidarity to empower all those impacted by anal cancer to thrive. This year marks a special milestone as we host our fifth Patient Summit, bringing together patients, caregivers, advocates, and leading experts from around the world for a day of learning, connection, and honest conversations about living with and beyond anal cancer.

Register

 

Questions? Interested in Sponsorship? 

Contact Conference Lead, Laura Lazar at llazar@analcancerfoundation.org.

Past Summits

Watch the 2021 – 2023 conference recordings on YouTube.

Other resources from the Anal Cancer Foundation

Expert Hour Webinars

Text reading "Expert hour webinar series. Know what the experts know. Empower, prepare, access."

When you know what your providers know, you are empowered to have more in-depth and productive conversations toward our #1 priority: getting you the best care possible.

We bring the experts right to you. These substance-packed webinars include world-renowned experts and live Q&A.

Learn more about clinical trials, immunotherapy, and pelvic floor physical therapy.

Peer-to-Peer Support Program

Text reading "register for the peer to peer program. Click here."

The Peer-to-Peer Support Program provides social and emotional support to anal cancer patients and caregivers by matching them with someone who has been through the experience.

Patients can access the program any time after diagnosis, including after treatment has completed.

Learn more about the program and register to either provide or receive knowledgeable and empathetic community support.

Coping with the Side Effects of Treatment

We have information and resources to help you or your loved one cope with the side effect of anal cancer treatment:

  • Side effects of chemotherapy
  • Side effects of radiation
  • Side effects of surgery

Other questions? Suggestions? Feedback?

Contact us! We’d love to hear from you.

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