At Mayo Clinic’s campuses in Arizona, a wide range of resources are available on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, integrative therapies, coping strategies and caregiving. The resources below are available to patients and visitors at no cost:

• Classes — Group classes on chemotherapy treatment are taught by a certified oncology nurse. Additional classes on treatments and other topics are available in group and one-on-one settings. Please see the calendar of events or talk with your health care provider to learn more about available classes.
• American Cancer Society (ACS) Navigator — Patients can meet with an ACS Navigator in the Phoenix campus patient library. Request an appointment by calling (480) 342-4229 or stop in to see if someone is available. The ACS Navigator provides:
  • Assistance and resources for financial, lodging and transportation needs
  • Patient education materials and Information about receiving wigs from the ACS
  • Information and schedules for classes, support groups and local community resources
• Libraries – Mayo Clinic’s Arizona campuses support two patient education libraries, one in the Mayo Clinic Building – Scottsdale, and one in the Mayo Clinic Building – Phoenix. The libraries are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visit the patient library webpage for more information and contact info. The libraries provide:
  • Books, pamphlets, and brochures on cancer topics
  • Access to cancer-related computer resources
  • Librarians to assist with finding and using information

Mayo Clinic hosts an annual symposium at the Arizona campus for patients and family members living with cancer. The symposium provides easy-to-understand information on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, with specific breakout sessions on several kinds of cancer.

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