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The Monthly News
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Practical Ways to Manage Stress
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April is Stress Awareness Month - a good reminder that stress affects all of us, no matter our circumstances. While we can’t always control what’s happening around us, small, intentional habits can make a big difference in how we respond. Simple strategies like writing down priorities for the day, taking short breaks to reset, getting outside for a few minutes, or connecting with a friend can help reduce stress and improve focus. Even a few moments of deep breathing can calm the body and mind. Staying organized is another powerful way to ease stress. When information feels manageable, life often does too. For individuals facing cancer, stress can be especially intense. Many patients share that having clear information and practical tools helps them feel more in control during an uncertain time. That’s why Bag It provides resources designed to reduce overwhelm and support informed decision-making—because everyone deserves to feel supported, especially during life’s most challenging moments.
👉 Find more ways to manage stress here. |
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Bag It News |
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April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible individuals who support Bag It in so many meaningful ways. Our volunteers bring compassion, creativity, and dedication to everything they do. You are helping to extend our reach and impact.
Whether it’s creating chemo caps, assembling Albums of Hope, supporting outreach efforts, lending a hand in the office, assisting with website projects, or representing Bag It at community events, your contributions make a real difference for patients and families navigating cancer.
Because of you, more individuals have access to the information, tools, and support they need during a challenging time.
From all of us at Bag It, thank you for showing up, sharing your talents, and being such an important part of our community. We are truly grateful—not just this month, but all year long.
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Partner Highlight |
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 | April is Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re proud to highlight the important work of the THANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck cancer) Foundation and their valuable resource the THANCGuide. THANC is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by head and neck cancers through education, advocacy, and patient-centered resources. Their programs provide individuals and families with reliable information, support, and guidance—helping them better understand their diagnosis and navigate treatment, recovery and survivorship.
We’re grateful to partner with THANC to help extend these resources even further. Their commitment to empowering patients and caregivers makes a meaningful difference in the cancer community.
👉 Learn more about THANC Foundation and their guide. |
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 | If you or someone you know was recently diagnosed with head and neck cancer, order a FREE Head & Neck Bag It 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. |
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Share Your Thoughts |
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Provide Feedback on the Bag It Bag!
Share your thoughts by filling out our feedback form or providing a written testimonial and be entered into a quarterly drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.
Next drawing is June 30th! |
Leave a Bag It Google Review!
Reviews can help tremendously and let other people know about the valuable Bag It Bags. You don't need to write a long review, just something that tells people why you love Bag It and how it helps. Click here to tell everyone why you love Bag It! |
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Mark Your Calendars |
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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.
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1:00 pm AZ (4:00 pm EST) Register now
- Wednesday, May 20, 2026 10:00 AM AZ (1:00 PM EST) Register now
Triage Health Conference (Virtual)
May 15-16, 2026 A free conference on legal and practical issues to help you navigate health care. Designed for anyone with a chronic or serious medical condition.
Thursday, May 28-June 1st, 2026 Headed to ASCO? Bag It's Executive Director, Mindy, will be attending and would love to connect. Email mindy@bagitcancer.org to schedule a time to meet.
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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