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Bag It News
September 2023
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September To Do List...
Get Prostate Screening
Did you know...Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer (excluding skin cancer) among men? About 1 in 8 men will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis during their lifetime, with higher rates among Black and African American men. Like most cancers, usually the earlier prostate cancer is caught, the better the chances of staying disease-free. Screenings are important because you may not have any symptoms. When to start prostate cancer screening is a personal decision that should be made after talking with your doctor. They will assess factors such as your age, race, medical and family history, additional risk factors, and any symptoms you may be experiencing. Together, you'll discuss the pros and cons of screening. The good news is that the vast majority of prostate cancers are found just within the prostate (local) or the region near it (regional), when active surveillance or immediate treatment has a very high success rate. Developed for men with early-stage prostate cancer, we launched a new Prostate Cancer Bag It Bag to arm you and your partner with helpful tools and reliable information to make decisions and self-advocate during your prostate cancer journey.
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| Make A Gift To Bag It |
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Between now and October 26th show your support for Bag It with a donation (that will be doubled), purchase a raffle ticket and/or join us for Breakfast with Bag It - Tucson.
It's as easy as:
1. Double your donation: Thanks to the Zuckerman Community Empowerment Fund all donations will be matched up to $10,000!
2. Purchase a ticket or table for the October 26th Tucson Breakfast. More details here.
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| Making A Difference - 20 Years of Bag It Impact |
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 "In the 16 years I have been volunteering with Bag It, I have seen many changes happen. Bag It’s mission resonated with me because I had lost family members and close friends to different types of cancer and I liked that Bag It served all those impacted by cancer. All the improvements that have been undertaken lead to growth. Everything from having the Bag assembled by The Beacon Group, translating the English version to Spanish, developing Bags that target specific types of cancer, all these changes have come about by hard work and dedication, of which I have not seen the likes of anywhere else. The Bag It organization places emphasis on doing whatever it takes to provide the Best Tools available for newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families. By volunteering, sharing Bag It Bags, and supporting financially are my ways of allowing Bag It to continue their mission into the future." -Anne Camerato
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| Did You Know? |
  In honor of 20 years of Bag It we are going to have a trivia question each month so take a few minutes to explore the website and see if you can find the answers.
How many people have been helped by receiving a Bag It Bag? Submit your answer by Friday, September 25th at 12pm AZ/3pm EST to be entered into the drawing (correct answers only) for a Starbucks gift card.
Previous answers:
July - Do you know which doctor distributed the first Bag It Bag? Dr. Donald Brooks
August - Where did the idea of a Bag It Bag come from? Sherri Romanoski created the Bag to help provide survivors with reliable information so they can be their own best advocate.
Congratulations to our August winner, Sue!
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5 minutes of your time for an Amazon Gift Card
Share your thoughts and be entered into a quarterly drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card. Next drawing September 30th!
"The bag was very helpful in keeping me organized, I now have my lab results in a chronological order. My questions for doctors are better organized and I have a place to write questions as they come up, rather than trying to remember them for the doctor's appointments." ~Survivor, IL
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| Bag It Partner Highlight |
Research Opportunity for Ovarian Cancer Patients
The research project consists of a 60 minutes interview + four short homework assignments (total time commitment for 4 assignments is 2 hours)CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION: Your participation will remain completely confidential.- Diagnosed within the last 5 years
- Diagnosed with locally advanced or metastatic OC
- Particularly interested in speaking with women who are currently being treated with Zejula (niraparib)
In appreciation of your time and valuable contribution, you will receive an honorarium of $500 payable upon successful completion of the research project. Research is open to US residents only.For more information on how you may participate, please contact:Jason Turner, Field DirectorFlince Research + Design+1 773 383 9090jturner@flinceresearch.com |
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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
Knowledge is power: The Black breast cancer experience (Virtual)
Thursday, September 14th, 21st and 28th, 8:30pm, (ET)
This three-part series features discussions about disparities in breast cancer care, how to get the care you deserve, and strategies for living well beyond your diagnosis.
Speakers include leaders from LBBC partner organizations, researchers, medical and wellness experts, as well as Black women diagnosed with breast cancer. Register free.
Wednesday, September 27th, 4:30-6:30p, (MST) Tap & Bottle North, 7254 N. Oracle Road Stop by and say, “Cheers to Bag It.” These past 20 years have been possible because of all our loyal friends. Please join us, share an appetizer and toast this important milestone with Bag It Founder Sherri Romanoski, staff and board members. RSVP to lisa@bagitcancer.org by Sept 25. Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00-6:00pm (MST) UA Cancer Center is inviting breast cancer survivors to an afternoon of learning, connecting with old and new friends, and a little pampering. Indulge in bubbly drinks and tasty hors d' oeuvres, get a mini-makeover from professional makeup artists, and learn about the advances being made in breast cancer research. Register Free. Saturday, October 7, 2023, 8:00am-1:00pm (MST) Arizona Oncology is sponsoring an event for cancer survivors, their family and their caregivers. What to expect: Physician Speakers, Community Resources, Free Breakfast and Lunch, and Giveaways . Register Free.
Shop and Support Bag It (Tucson)Saturday, Oct. 14, 10am-6pmShop at J McLaughlin (7039 N. Oracle Rd) on Saturday October 14th and Bag it will receive 15% of purchases. It's never too early to start your Holiday shopping. You can give back while taking care of your early Holiday shopping. Fill a bag for Bag It!
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, October 26, 2023, 7:30-9:30am (MST) Community Foundation Campus - 5049 E Broadway Blvd.
Celebrate Bag It as it has been educating, supporting and empowering those with cancer for 20 years.
Monday, January 1st, 2024 RUN, WALK, OR JOG! A great fitness run, with music, entertainment, games, delicious food at the finish line, and activities that will delight the entire family. Register today and join the Bag It Team.
Check out our 2022 podcasts that provide tips, tools, information and inspiration for anyone touched by cancer from those touched by cancer. 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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Strike a conversation about Bag It
by wearing our logo!
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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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