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April 2026: Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness
April is Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize the unique challenges faced by individuals ages 15–39 diagnosed with cancer and to highlight the specialized care designed to support them.
Mayo Clinic’s Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program provides comprehensive, age-specific care addressing both medical and life challenges such as fertility, relationships, school, work, finances, and emotional well-being. The AYA team—comprised of nurse navigators, social workers, and patient navigators—is part of a multidisciplinary care model and works alongside cancer care providers to ensure each patient’s unique needs are addressed, empowering patients with the knowledge to make informed decisions aligned with their treatment plan and personal goals.
Along with the regularly provided Cancer Education Center offerings the follow activities will be offered virtually enterprise wide, and in person in Rochester, MN.
April 8 | 3:30–4:30 PM CST | Clutch Conversations: A Caffeinated Function
Wait… That’s an Option?
Dr. Allen Rhoades, MD, PhD will discuss cancer clinical trials as part of today’s treatment choices, helping patients better understand what clinical trials are and how they may be an option during cancer care.
April 14 | 6:00-8:00 PM MST | VIRTUAL ONLY
Trivia Tuesday
Test your street and book smarts in our first ever trivia event.
To Register:
- Call 480-570-1341, or
- Email - arzAYAcancerprg@mayo.edu
April 15 | 11:30-12:30 PM CST | Clutch Conversations: A Caffeinated Function
How can Acupuncture help?
Jason Calva L.Ac. will come and discuss how acupuncture may assist with symptom management and side effects related to your cancer care.
April 21 | 12:00–1:00 PM CST | Peregrine Falcon Presentation with Jackie Fallon
This is a rare opportunity to meet our falcon friends in person or virtually and learn more about these incredible birds of prey and the conservation efforts underway to protect them. Mayo Clinic Rochester has been proudly involved in peregrine falcon conservation since 1987. Falcon Program | Mayo Clinic Falcon Program
April 24 | 3:30–4:30 PM CST | Clutch Conversations: A Caffeinated Function
Side Effects May Include Identity, Relationships, and Uncertainty
Philomina Bigelow, LICSW will discuss the emotional, social, and practical side effects of cancer in young adulthood on identity, relationships, mental health, and day-to-day life.
April 28 | 11:30–12:30 PM CST | Clutch Conversations: A Caffeinated Function
Oncofertility
Katie Olson-Perard, MSN will discuss next steps and available options if cancer care may affect your ability to have children in the future.
Past Events
National Family Caregivers Month - November 2025
In November 2025, to celebrate National Family Caregivers Month, the Stephen and Barbara Slaggie Family Cancer Education Center offered a variety of activities to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. This annual, month-long celebration is an opportunity for caregivers to connect and recharge their mind, body, and spirit. Below is a list of the activities that were offered virtually, as well as in person at all Mayo Clinic sites.
Virtual Activities
- Live Virtual Meditation
- Caregiver Support Group
- BMT and CAR-T Caregiver Support Group
Jacksonville, Florida
- Large gratitude board to express gratitude to all caregivers
- Large mandala to color
- Mandala kit to take with you
- Chair Yoga for Cancer Survivors (and their Caregivers)
- Mindfulness Meditation: A Community Sit
Phoenix, Arizona
- Large gratitude board to express gratitude to all caregivers
- Large mandala to color
- Mandala kit to take with you
Rochester, Minnesota
- See a therapy dog, get a hand massage, create a craft
- Game Hour with coffee and snacks
- Book giveaway
Family caregivers deserve recognition every day. We hope you'll join us next November to show extra appreciation for all the caregivers out there!
National Cancer Survivors Day® 2025
Celebrate Life! National Cancer Survivors Day at the Ballpark
To honor cancer survivors* and their loved ones, amateur baseball teams in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league, hosted cancer survivors and guests to "Celebrate Life" for National Cancer Survivors Day.
Cancer patients and their families were invited to a baseball game to see one of the following teams go head-to-head. Each location included a special ticket package with activities. We hope to see you at the ballpark next year!
* The American Cancer Society uses the term ‘Cancer Survivor’ to refer to anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer no matter where they are in the course of their disease.
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