A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Foundation and Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance launched a new survivorship-focused program designed for survivors and caregivers who want practical tools, expert guidance, and supportive connection in a welcoming environment.
This series is made possible through funding from the Minnesota Cancer Alliance.
The Minnesota Cancer Alliance is committed to helping partners turn Cancer Plan Minnesota into action. Through Strategy Action Group Funding, they provide support for local projects that create meaningful impact across Minnesota. We are deeply grateful for their investment in survivorship and wellness for our community.
What You Can Expect
✔ Evidence-informed education
✔ Practical tools you can apply immediately
✔ Expert-led discussions
✔ Time for questions and connection
✔ A welcoming, stigma-free environment
Wellness series are free and open to patients, survivors, caregivers, and family members.
SESSION 3: Exercise and Nutrition
Physical activity is an essential part of wellness for a person recovering from, or living with cancer. Join us and learn how to support your body with nutrition and movement.
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Location:
A Breath of Hope
1101 E. 78th St., Suite 102
Bloomington, MN 55420
Virtual option available
Physical Activities Speaker: Clare Poulose, RN, MSN, ACSM, PALS
Physical activity is an essential part of wellness for a person recovering from, or living with cancer. Join us for a discussion of : The important benefits of movement. How much movement is enough? Different ways to be more physically active.
Nutrition Speaker: Sarah Barts, MA, RD, LD
With nearly 40% of cancers directly linked to the food we eat and exercise we get, nutrition plays a powerful role in minimizing risk of cancer. But what role does nutrition play when cancer has already been diagnosed? Join Certified Oncology and Nutrition Specialist and Registered Dietitian Sarah Barts, from MN Oncology, as she walks you through how to support your immune system, rebuild strength and energy and how to nourish your body during and beyond treatment. She’ll also walk you through some of the latest evidence-based research as it relates to nutrition and cancer survivorship and will provide practical, realistic strategies to apply it into your life. Learn how to support your energy, rebuild strength, and nourish your body during and beyond treatment. Walk away with practical, realistic strategies you can start using right away.
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Sexuality and Cancer Survivorship – Two Part Series
An open and supportive conversation about intimacy, body image, communication, and relationship changes after cancer.
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Autumn Grove Park Building
1365 Lydia Ave West
Roseville, MN 55113
Virtual option available
Speaker: Tara Rick, PhD, PA-C, Physician Assistant, Research Associate, University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center
*Two part class
Talk 1: Sexual Health After Cancer – (WOMEN ONLY) 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Sexual changes after cancer are common — but they’re rarely talked about, and even more rarely addressed. In this practical session, we break down what’s happening, why it matters, and ways to help.
Talk 2: Cancer Survivorship – (OPEN TO ANYONE) 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Did you know that the moment of diagnosis makes you a cancer survivor? In this talk, we explore what survivorship really means, what to expect on the journey beyond treatment, and why survivorship care is an important part of cancer care.
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