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Bag It News
September 2021
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Common myths about cancer and pain
 Myth #1: Everyone experiences pain with cancer.
Facts:- About half of people with cancer experience pain at some point - but about half don't.
- Pain Management is part of cancer treatment. In most cases pain can be controlled.
- Those with advanced cancer usually experience more pain than someone newly diagnosed.
Click to learn about the different types of pain, its causes, and how pain can be measured.
Facts:
- Non-opioid medications may be effective pain relievers depending on the type of pain someone is experiencing
- Palliative surgery or radiation therapy is sometimes performed to ease symptoms and increase comfort.
- Palliative (supportive care) is care that focuses on relieving the symptoms of cancer, like pain, and other impacts on your physical emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.
- Physical therapy, exercise, complementary and integrative medicine therapies such as acupuncture, massage and relations techniques are possible ways to manage pain without medication.
A personalized pain management plan prescribed by your healthcare team could include one or more of the above treatments to improve your quality of life. It's important to talk openly with your healthcare team if you are experiencing pain. In addition to describing the pain in detail, let them know how it is impacting your daily life.
Click to learn about palliative/supportive care.
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| Bag It Impact |
 “The notebook has been particularly helpful for organizing my years of tests and setting a system in place for the future, the rest of my life really since there is no cure. Having the notebook as a framework for me to work with helped me learn to be a better advocate for myself. I had files and folders but nothing was really in order. I like my new organized system that gives me a place to keep all the information together. In six months I actually have improved my whole outlook. Receiving the bag was timely, it came at a time that I was really having a rough time with my illness, so I’m grateful as I was able to take all my frustration and worries and do something more productive. ” Jocelyn (WA) |
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| Did You Know? |
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Bag It partnered with the CLL Society to provide a cancer-specific bag with all the great content in our traditional Bag It bag and a special section with information specific to Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. CLL is the most common adult blood cancer. Topics covered include: What is CLL/SLL, an overview of CLL Treatments, Normal lab Values, details on CLL Society's Test Before Treat™ Campaign and their Expert Access Program.
Additional support, programs, and information can be found from our partners at CLL Society and Patient Power.
Order a CLL specific Bag It bag today.
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Wellness Wednesdays
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Sunday, November 7th
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Be There for Bag It is a special event that raises vital funds to support the mission of Bag It.
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 Join Bag It and community members for a breakfast to learn about the resources the bag provides and enjoy the lush desert oasis of the Tucson Botanical Gardens with your family and friends. Early risers can join Mary for a Standing Meditative Stretch Session.
The event will be streamed live so guests from anywhere can join us.
Registration will open in a couple weeks!
If you are interested in being a sponsor for the event please contact Mindy (mindy@bagitcancer.org) |
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Your feedback provides valuable information so we can continue improving the bag.
Please share your thoughts. You will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card just for letting us know what you think! Next drawing is September 30. |
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Bag It Educates, Supports, and Empowers those impacted by cancer.
We help patients, caregivers, and cancer advocates to Fight the Fear of Cancer through our two key programs: the Bag It bag and Escape to THRIVE. The bag helps anyone with any type of cancer to cope with their diagnosis and become active members of their treatment team. Escape to THRIVE is a national leadership conference to support cancer advocates.
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