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The Stephen and Barbara Slaggie Family Cancer Education Center offers free education and assistance to cancer patients and their support network at all Mayo Clinic sites.
Our mission is to assist in the removal of nonclinical barriers to care and enhance the patient learning experience through educating all relevant audiences on cancer prevention, risks, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care.
Resources include:
- Educational offerings
- Patient education materials
- Information for family members and caregivers
- Lodging and financial guidance
- Online education and support
Patient Education
Our patient education team provides interactive cancer-related education through a variety of educational offerings. Our offerings include live classes, events, drop-in activities, self-paced online courses, and more.
Patient Navigation
Our patient navigation team provides nonclinical support to patients and caregivers. We have general and population specific Patient Navigators available to help identify and reduce barriers to care, such as transportation, financial concerns, and lodging needs.
Educational Materials
Our educational materials are available for Mayo Clinic patients at all sites. Contact us to request materials to be mailed or sent through your patient portal. Be prepared to provide your Mayo Clinic patient number with your request. If visiting the campus in Rochester, Minnesota, visit our center located in the Gonda Building, lobby level. Our patient education staff is available to help you find information that meets your needs.
Contact Us
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central time
Phone:
507-266-2991 (MN)
480-342-3010 (AZ)
904-953-7043 (FL)
Email: canceredcenter@mayo.edu
Location: Gonda Building, lobby level (Rochester, MN)
Our Benefactors
Stephen and Barbara Slaggie, along with their four children, provide philanthropic leadership through the Slaggie Family Foundation. The foundation has a major commitment to education. Empowering patients through cancer education, our center serves as a focal point for information and inspiration.
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