Bag It Cancer Bags

Helping you cope with your Cancer diagnosis and be an active part of your healthcare team.

Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue During the Holidays

The holiday season can be exhausting for anyone, but cancer-related fatigue is a unique challenge. Learn why cancer patients can experience it and tips for self care at the holidays or any time.

To read all of the articles in December’s new issue, visit our Newsletter page.

We Just Put Our 100,000th Bag It Bag in the Hands of Another Cancer Patient

Bag It Cancer Bags are filled with respected and useful resources, practical advice and forms and tips to ease the way from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and beyond.  Just as we marked our 20th anniversary we reached this important Bag milestone.  On to the next 100K!

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.
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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:  AICRASCONCCSNCI, NCCN® and Triage Cancer.  

Learn more.

 

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.

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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.

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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

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Learn More About Bag It Cancer

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“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)

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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.

Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue During the Holidays

The holiday season can be exhausting for anyone, but cancer-related fatigue is a unique challenge. This type of fatigue goes beyond ordinary tiredness. It’s a deep, persistent fatigue or exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest or sleep, often leaving you feeling...

How Caregivers Can Prepare for the Unexpected

By Building a Backup Plan Caregiving can take a serious toll on physical and mental health. Having a backup caregiver in place is important not only in case something unexpected prevents you from caregiving, but also for times when you may need to step away for a...

October is Talk About Prescriptions Month

Taking prescriptions as directed is crucial to getting the most benefit from your medication while keeping yourself safe. To help your healthcare providers prescribe the right medications, it's important to share a full list of everything you’re taking, including...

Bag It Bags Are A Cancer Resource Care Package For A Friend

Recently the Cancer Care Center at the University of Arizona put the spotlight on Bag It Cancer Bags and talked to Executive Director, Mindy Griffith. Read and hear about the origins of the Bag and what's new.

Dog Days of Summer

Tips for Keeping You and Your Pet Healthy During Cancer Treatment The "dog days of summer" remind us of the warmth and joy that pets bring into our lives, especially during tough times like a cancer diagnosis. Their companionship and unconditional love can brighten...

Healthy Grilling Tips for a Cancer-Protective Diet

Grilling is a fun and tasty way to cook, especially in the summer. But did you know there are ways to make your grilled food healthier? Here are some simple tips to keep your food yummy and safe: Pick Lean Meats: Choose meats with less fat like chicken breasts, fish,...

Survivorship: A Personal Story

In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day on Sunday, June 2nd, Bag It’s own Mikey Shock has shared her personal journey of coming to terms with being a cancer survivor. Cancer Survivor… Survivorship… They are words that usually make one think of someone who has won...

Women’s Health Month — Spotlight on Self-Care

May marks Women's Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the unique health needs of women. The demands of work and family, among other barriers, can greatly affect many women’s abilities to take care of their own health. This month’s spotlight on women serves...

Estamos encantados de presentar nuestra última innovación: ¡el Bolso Bag It Bicultural en Español!

Diseñado específicamente para la comunidad Latina y sus familias que enfrentan cáncer, este Bolso es el resultado de dos décadas de experiencia y colaboración para mejorar el contenido del Bolso Bag It original en español. Reconociendo la profunda influencia de las...