Cancer Education: Offerings

All offerings are FREE!

Classes

Classes are offered virtually at all Mayo Clinic sites. Classes in Rochester, MN are offered virtually and in person. Contact us or ask your Mayo Clinic care team to schedule a class.

Exercise and Cancer

Learn about the role of exercise in cancer prevention, treatment, and beyond.

Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue

Learn about cancer-related fatigue and strategies to manage, conserve, and optimize energy.

Meal Planning Basics for Cancer Survivors

Learn the basics of healthy eating and benefits of meal planning for cancer patients. Discover tips for how to easily plan and prepare quick healthy meals.

Mindfulness: Being Present with Cancer

Explore a variety of mindfulness practices and discuss the benefits of mindfulness for coping with cancer.

Moving Forward After Cancer Treatment

Discover ways to take care of yourself after cancer treatment and create a personal wellness plan through reflection and goal setting activities.

Activities

Weekly drop-in activities are available for visitors in Rochester, Minnesota. Drop in anytime during the times listed. All activities are held inside our center in the Gonda building, lobby level. 

Caring Canines

Join us for an integrative approach towards healing by visiting with therapy dogs.

Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT     |     Wednesdays, 1 - 2 p.m. CT

Create a Craft

Create a fun and simple craft project that can be done at your own pace. Some projects have seasonal themes. All materials are provided with do-it-yourself instructions.

Mondays, Noon - 4 p.m. CT    |     Thursdays, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT

Caring Hands

Caring Hands provides a gentle 15-minute hand and arm massage for relaxation and stress reduction.

Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT

Online Courses

Nutrition During Cancer Treatment

This education is designed for people with cancer and their caregivers. Each module provides tips to cope with possible nutritional side effects of cancer treatment while working to maintain healthy eating habits.

Stress Management for Cancer

This education series is designed for patients and caregivers. The goal is to work through these modules in order to better understand how the body may respond to stressful situations, including cancer. You will also be provided with various tools and techniques to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, as you learn to manage stress.