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The Monthly News
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Cancer Prevention:
Practical Actions You Can Take Today
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Cancer prevention can feel overwhelming — especially for individuals facing a diagnosis, caring for a loved one, or navigating survivorship. While not all cancers can be prevented, research shows that certain behaviors and informed decisions can help reduce risk and support long-term health.
Prevention is not about blame or perfection. It’s about empowerment, access to accurate information, and progress over time.
At Bag It, we believe prevention, education, and support go hand in hand. By connecting people with trusted resources and practical tools, we aim to support informed decisions and healthier futures — and empower people to take small, meaningful steps.
What Does Cancer Prevention Mean?
Cancer prevention focuses on reducing risk where possible through lifestyle choices, early detection, and informed decision-making. These efforts not only support long-term health but can also help improve outcomes and quality of life.
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Bag It News |
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14th Annual Escape to THRIVE Leadership Conference |
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Bag It proudly hosted our 14th Annual Escape to THRIVE Leadership Conference for Cancer Advocates last month! Despite a winter storm impacting much of the country, we welcomed 28 advocates representing 14 different cancer types to Tucson for this one-of-a-kind opportunity to pause, connect, and collaborate across advocacy spaces.
Participants traveled from multiple states - and even Canada - to engage in interactive sessions focused on bridging gaps between communities, navigating cancer policy, and building resilience in advocacy work. This diverse, passionate group quickly formed meaningful bonds as they tackled complex issues and identified next steps for collective advocacy.
Stay tuned for dates and details for our 15th Annual Escape to THRIVE Conference - we can’t wait to gather again.
Testimonials from 2026
“This experience takes ego and hustle culture out of learning and accomplishing anything in advocacy work.”
“Escape to THRIVE is designed to cultivate immediate connections that will last a lifetime.”
“Every aspect of this conference was outstanding. I feel re-inspired and don’t feel so alone in the work I do.”
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Partner Highlight |
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 We’re proud to partner with the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), an organization dedicated to cancer prevention through research, education, and evidence-based guidance. AICR provides trusted nutrition and lifestyle content that is included in one of the publications found inside our Bag It Bags — helping ensure patients and caregivers receive practical, research-backed information at a critical time.
Through their work, AICR empowers individuals to make informed choices related to diet, physical activity, and overall health, reinforcing the important role prevention plays across the cancer continuum.
We’re grateful for their partnership and shared
commitment to education that supports long-term well-being.
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Share Your Story |
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Your Voice Matters 
Have you received a Bag It Bag or shared one with someone else? We’d love to hear from you. Your feedback helps us understand what’s working, what’s needed, and how we can continue to improve the support we provide. Taking a few minutes to complete our feedback form makes a meaningful difference for future patients and families.
📝Patient Feedback Form
📝Healthcare Provider Feedback Form |
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Know Someone Recently Diagnosed with Cancer?
If you or someone you know was recently diagnosed with cancer, order a Bag It Bag. 
If it is one of the ten cancers that we have a specific bag for you can order a bag today with the code BINEWS25. These bags are loaded with valuable information to help guide one through this challenging time.
If you would like to check out all of our cancer-specific Bags, please click here.
If you are a healthcare provider looking to order Bag It Bags for your patients/practice please contact Terie, our Healthcare Outreach Manager, at terie@bagitcancer.org.
👉 Click here to view all cancer-specific Bags.
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Mark Your Calendar |
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If you are interested in learning more about how you can have Bag It Bags in your practice for your patients, join us for an upcoming Info Session.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 11:00 am AZ (1:00pm EST) Register now
Triage Cancer (Virtual)
Steps to Navigate Common Insurance Hurdles
March 24, 2026
A free webinar offering practical tips to understand and overcome common insurance barriers like prior authorizations, coverage denials, co-pay accumulators, and more.
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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