June is Men’s Health Month: Take Charge of Your Health

June marks Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. At Bag It, we recognize how important it is to empower men with the tools and information they need—especially when facing a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer & Men: Know the Risks

Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with cancer and have a higher mortality rate. The most common cancers affecting men in the U.S. are:

1. Prostate cancer
2. Lung cancer
3. Colorectal cancer
4. Bladder cancer
5. Melanoma

Early detection is key. Men often delay routine checkups or ignore early symptoms. Regular screenings can catch issues before they become serious.

Tips for Taking Charge of Your Health

1. Schedule annual checkups – Even if you feel fine, regular visits can help detect problems early.
2. Know your family history – Some cancers run in families; talk with your doctor about any history of cancer.
3. Get screened – Discuss appropriate cancer screenings with your provider (especially for prostate, colorectal, and skin cancer).
4. Live healthy – Eat well, stay active, limit alcohol, don’t smoke, and protect your skin from the sun.
5. Talk about it – Encourage the men in your life to prioritize their health, too.

How Bag It Cancer Can Help

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, our Bag It Bag provides reliable, easy-to-understand materials to help patients feel informed, empowered, and organized. Men may not always ask for help—but they deserve support, too.

Let’s break the silence around men’s health and encourage the men in our lives to take action today.

Resources

General Men’s Health & Preventive Care

1. Men’s Health Guidelines for Screening
2. Men’s Health Month (Men’s Health Network) – Information, health facts, and advocacy resources dedicated to men’s health.
3. CDC – Men’s Health – Covers key health risks, preventive steps, and tips for staying healthy.

Support for Men Facing Cancer

1. Bag It – Get a Bag – Free resources to help patients feel informed, empowered, and organized.
2. ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer – Support, education, and advocacy specifically for those impacted by prostate cancer.
3. COLONTOWN – A patient-led community for colorectal cancer
4. GO2 for Lung Cancer – Education, screening & support for lung cancer
5. CancerCare – Support for Men – Support groups, counseling, and educational workshops for men affected by cancer.
6. Cancer Support Community – For Men – Emotional and practical support specifically geared toward men

Bag It Bags for Specific Cancers

1. Prostate Cancer – Bag It and ZERO Prostate Cancer have partnered to develop 2 Bags of essential resources for patients and caregivers impacted by Advanced-Stage and Early-Stage Prostate Cancers. 
2. Colorectal Cancer –Bag It and Colontown have partnered to develop this Bag of essential resources for patients and caregivers impacted by colorectal cancer (CRC). 
3. Lung Cancer – Bag It and GO2 for Lung Cancer have partnered to develop this Bag of essential resources for patients and caregivers impacted by Lung Cancer.  

Explore other Bag It Cancer-specific Bags.