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Bag It News
February 2023
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 Some good news about cancer...It is estimated that nearly half of cancer deaths worldwide can be prevented, according to recently published medical research. Some cancers are out of our control, but we can make choices about our habits and the way we live to reduce our risk of cancer such as: - Don’t use tobacco
- Protect your skin from the sun
- Eat a plant-based diet
- Limit alcohol
- Maintain a healthy weight and move, move, move
- Get vaccinated against HPV and hepatitis B
- Practice safer sex and avoid risky behaviors
- Reduce your exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollution
Finally, know your family medical history and share it with your doctors. Most people do not have a family history of cancer so getting the cancer screenings your doctors recommend for your particular situation is important. Early detection can lead to better outcomes.
The American Institute for Cancer Research offers a free 30-day checklist to help you eat well, move more and make healthy lifestyle choices to reduce your cancer risk. Find it here along with other cancer prevention resources.
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 Thank you to the Community Foundation of Southern Arizona and KGUN 9 for featuring us on the Giving Project this month. |
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| Making a Difference |
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Empower more individuals
with cancer. Become a monthly donor.
Your monthly donation of $25 helps cover the cost of one Bag It Bag.
You can make a big difference by becoming a monthly donor today!
Thank you to these long time monthly donors: *Andria B. *Anne C. *Kim G. *Lisa T. *Michelle B. *Mindy G. *Sheila M. 
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How Does Someone Receive
a Bag It Bag?
Bag It partners with healthcare providers so patients can receive a Bag immediately upon diagnosis.
Healthcare providers who would like to offer this valuable resource to your patients contact Stephanie@bagitcancer.org or join our upcoming webinar, Thursday, Feb. 9 to learn more.
Since not all providers across the country offer Bag It Bags (yet) they can be ordered directly from Bag It. Individuals can order one for themselves or if you know someone diagnosed with cancer the Bag makes a wonderful gift to help provide your friend with valuable information and resources to guide them and help them cope with their diagnosis. Order a bag here. |
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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. By filling out a feedback form, you join others in helping to: Share your thoughts and be entered into a quarterly drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.
The Bag It bag helped me be more organized during this difficult journey. It has been a great resource for organizing my medical records and monitoring my health for my family member's future reference. The guidebook is very helpful for taking notes and preparing questions and concerns that I would like to ask the specialists. -Survivor (UT)
Help Change The Future Of Cancer
- Influence health care policies
- Enhance cancer care
- Improve support services
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Facebook Live Wellness Wednesdays - 11:30am (MST) - Join us each week as we share tips for healthy living and overall wellness. Watch Live or On Demand
Thursday, February 9, 2023 - 4:00pm (EST)
Bag It is hosting a 30 minute information session to introduce you to the Bag It Bag and share how you can become a partner. Click here to register.
February 17-19, 2023
Bag It is grateful to be the beneficiary of this mountain bike event. This year we are offering campsite signs to honor yourself or someone with cancer. Order one here. Author Victoria Cramer will be signing her book in our tent on Friday, February 17th from 12:30 to 2:30pm. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of her book "Do Epic Shit", will benefit Bag It.
Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 7:30-9:00am
Join us for breakfast and to learn more about Bag It. Watch our website for updates!
Bag It. Your Guide Through Cancer Podcast Check out the monthly Bag It podcast that provides tips, tools, information and inspiration for anyone touched by cancer from those touched by cancer. Healthcare providers, caregivers, survivors, advocates - something for everyone from everyone! Check out all 12 episodes of the Bag It podcast on Spotify, on Apple Podcasts, or here.
Our website shows all the upcoming Bag It hosted events and events where we will be exhibiting. |
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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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