Bag It Cancer
Your Cancer Tools & Resources Companion
Our nonprofit was founded by Sherri Romanoski when she was a cancer patient searching for information and tools. Now, 20 years and more than 100,000 Bags later, Bag It Cancer–through our Bag It Bags and Cancer Resource Center–gives you access to support and reliable tools and resources that support anyone, at any stage of diagnosis, with any type of cancer. From nutrition, to talking to your employer about cancer, to taking care of the caregiver, the Bag It Bag is a wealth of information, and will help you become your very best self-advocate.
Don’t feel lost during or after treatment with Bag It as your Guide.
Healthcare Providers
Give your Cancer patients the most respected and comprehensive education and support resources. Customizable for your practice with branding and your own materials. What’s in the Bag? Printed publications with content from respected cancer sources including: AICR, ASCO, NCCS, NCI, NCCN® and Triage Cancer.
CHOOSE FROM TWO BAGS
The English Bag
Current, Comprehensive, and Customizable
Designed to help empower patients, through information, as they navigate cancer from initial diagnosis, throughout treatment, and in to all phases of survivorship.
The content is compiled from the American Institute for Cancer Research, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the National Cancer Institute, the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network®, and Cancer Care, Inc.
Your Bag Includes
- My Companion Guidebook along with four booklets:
- Paths to Survivorship
- Taking Time
- CancerResource: Living Well with Cancer and Beyond
- Caring for the Caregiver
New! Spanish Bicultural Bag
Researched and Tailored for Latino/Hispanic Individuals With Cancer and Their Families
In two decades of bringing Bag It Bags to individuals and their families, we have learned that cultural beliefs, traditions and values can greatly affect someone’s experience with a cancer diagnosis, treatment and even survival. Bag It Cancer worked closely with many Latinos and Hispanics who have cancer themselves or have cared for someone with cancer. Together we created this special Spanish/English Bag just for you.
Major areas of focus include the role of the family, communication, general healthcare and cancer basics as well as how to support children’s needs.
Your Bag Includes
- My Companion Guidebook along with four booklets:
- Paths To Survivorship
- Cancer Living Your Best Life
- My Appointment Companion
- Caring for the Caregiver
Explore our Cancer-Specific Bag It Bags
Bag It Cancer has partnered with leading cancer organizations to provide Cancer-Specific Bag It Bags. Each Bag gives you a deeper dive into a specific type of cancer and covers topics such as understanding your diagnosis, testing options, definitions of terms, treatment options, support groups and more.
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) | CLL Society
- Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) | National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
- Lung Cancer | GO2 for Lung Cancer
- Metastatic Breast Cancer* | Living Beyond Breast Cancer
- Prostate Cancer | Zero Prostate Cancer
- Stomach Cancer | Hope for Stomach Cancer
- Uterine Cancer | SHARE Cancer Support (LINK ALL)
*This Bag is Available in English and Spanish
Learn More About Bag It Cancer
“The “Bag It” package allowed me to be an organized advocate for my health and it played an important role in guiding me and my family during my difficult journey. The information and resources have helped me conquer my fears, relieved stress, and allowed me to feel comfortable talking with my doctors about my diagnosis and treatment options. It has also been very helpful to have somewhere I can keep my medical records, lab work, x-rays/scans, medication and vitamin lists, and health care provider’s contact information ALL in One place.”
— Diana Keaton (Texas)
Escape to THRIVE Leadership Conference for Cancer Advocates
In addition to our resources for patients and caregivers, Bag It presents the annual Escape to THRIVE Conference. This one-of-a-kind conference experience offers the latest in oncology and patient education with courses on well-being and balance.