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Bag It News
October 2021
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Mental Health and Chronic Illness
If you were diagnosed with a chronic illness such as cancer, heart disease, an autoimmune disease, or diabetes, experiencing a period of sadness, anxiousness, worry, anger, and stress is not uncommon. But if distressing symptoms persist after a couple of weeks, depression could be further complicating your overall health.
Click here for signs of depression and what you can do about it.
The good news is that depression is highly treatable, and working with your healthcare team is the place to start on your path to wellness. As with any health condition, the earlier the treatment for depression begins the more effective it is.
Don’t wait for your healthcare provider to bring up the subject. As you prepare for your next appointment, make this one of your top three topics to discuss. Your healthcare provider will explore the treatment options with you.
Should you find yourself in a crisis, call the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-NAMI or text "NAMI" to 741741.
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| Bag It Impact |
A huge shoutout to our 2021 Bag It Honorees Our honorees are individuals and organizations who make a difference to Bag It and all of those impacted by cancer. In addition to providing financial support they actively participate in events and volunteering and encourage and engage others to do the same. They are ambassadors for Bag It and truly embody the mission of educating, supporting and empowering those impacted by cancer.
Roche Diagnostics -
OUTSTANDING CORPORATE PHILANTHROPIST
Darlene Brady -
SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY
Natalie Ireland -
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER
Click here to give in celebration of any of our honorees.
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Sunday, November 7th
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Program begins at 8:45 MST
Be There for Bag It is a special event that raises vital funds to support the mission of Bag It.
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 Here's what you can look forward to:
- Early morning Meditative Stretch (space limited)
- Breakfast and Program
- All day to explore the Gardens
- Raffle prizes
- 2 night stay at Miraval Arizona
- $500 Amazon Gift Card
- 1 night stay at Wyndham Westward Look Resort
The event will be streamed live on our Facebook page so guests anywhere can join us.
Thank you to our event sponsors:
Zuckerman Community Empowerment Fund
Arvizu Family
Commerce Bank of Arizona
Crest Insurance
Glaz-Tech Industries, Inc.
Primerica
Radiology Limited
Rusing, Lopez & Lizardi
Tucson Glass & Mirror Watson Chevrolet
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| Did You Know? |
October Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer & Liver Cancer
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women. Mammograms can help detect breast cancer early, along with monthly self-exams. If you notice anything unusual in or around your breasts get checked out by your doctor.
Some risk factors for breast cancer include: age, personal history of breast cancer, inherited risk, dense breast tissue, reproductive history resulting in greater exposure to estrogen, taking hormone therapy, radiation therapy to breast or chest, obesity, and drinking alcohol.
Yes, men can get breast cancer so check your risk factors and if you notice anything unusual visit a healthcare professional. Early detection can make all the difference!
Liver cancer is not common in the United States but the number of new cases are increasing. Risk factors for liver cancer include chronic infection with hepatitis B or C and cirrhosis of the liver. Heavy alcohol use and cigarette smoking are other factors that may increase the risk of liver cancer. Understand and know your risks as many people do not feel ill in the earliest stages of liver cancer. There is no current screening test for liver cancer.
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| Mark Your Calendar |
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Wellness Wednesdays
Facebook Live
11:30am MST
Watch Live or On Demand
Oct 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Park Place Mall food court. Bag It and other cancer organizations will promote breast cancer awareness, screenings and prevention. Check out our window display all month outside Dillard's west exit to the mall.
Global Virtual Cancer Conference
Nov. 11-13
Brought to you by the team of survivors and caregivers at @GRYTHealth, this conference connects you to info, others in the community and fun! Register and find more details here. |
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| Make a Difference |
All funds donated to our Be There for Bag It event will be matched up to $5,000 thanks to the Zuckerman Community Empowerment Fund. You can donate here.
We also now have TEXT TO GIVE! Simply text BAGIT to 44321 and you will be sent a link to donate. |
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Have you received a Bag It bag?
We want to hear from you!
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! |
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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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