Cancer Education Offerings

All offerings are FREE! Call 507-266-2991 with questions.

Weekly Classes

Classes are offered virtually at all Mayo Clinic sites and on-site and virtually in Rochester, Minnesota. Ask your Mayo Clinic care team to schedule a class for you.

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 how to develop strategies to manage, conserve, and optimize energy.

Meal Planning Basics for Cancer Survivors

Learn the principles of healthy eating and benefits of meal planning for cancer patients, and discover 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 wellness plan through reflection and goal setting activities.

Weekly Activities

Activities are offered only on-site in Rochester, Minnesota. 

Caring Canines

Join us for an integrative approach towards healing by visiting with Caring Canines. Drop in anytime Tuesdays between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Wednesdays between 1 - 2 p.m. Central time.

Art in 10 Minutes

Create a fun and simple art project. Give yourself permission to be creative! Drop in anytime Mondays between 10 - 11 a.m. and Wednesdays between 12 - 1 p.m. Central time.

Caring Hands

Caring Hands provides a gentle 5–10-minute hand and arm massage for relaxation and stress reduction. Same day sign up only. Please visit our front desk or call 507-266-2991 to sign up. Offered every Thursday between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Central time.

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.