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Protect Your Skin:
UV Awareness Matters
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Did you know that most skin cancers are linked to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation?
Whether you're spending the day at the pool, cheering from the sidelines, or simply running errands, protecting your skin is an important step toward reducing your cancer risk.
Simple habits—like wearing sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, seeking shade during peak sun hours, wearing protective clothing, and avoiding indoor tanning—can make a meaningful difference. It's also important to regularly check your skin for new or changing spots and talk with your healthcare provider about any concerns.
At Bag It Cancer, we believe that knowledge empowers people to make informed decisions about their health. While many of our resources support individuals after a cancer diagnosis, we also know that education plays an important role in prevention and early detection.
This summer, take a few extra moments to protect your skin—and encourage your loved ones to do the same. Small preventive steps today can make a lasting difference tomorrow.
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Cancer advocates spend so much of their time investing in others—educating, supporting, organizing, and driving change. Escape to THRIVE is your opportunity to invest in yourself.
This unique leadership conference brings together cancer advocates from across the country with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Whether you're just beginning your advocacy journey or have been leading efforts for years, THRIVE offers meaningful connections, leadership development, and restorative wellness experiences at Miraval Arizona.
Participants leave feeling re-energized, supported, and better equipped to continue making a difference.
Applications for the 15th Annual Escape to THRIVE Leadership Conference are open now through August 1.
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Support Trusted Cancer Education
All Year Long
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Every day, Bag It Cancer helps people facing cancer through trusted educational resources—including Bag It Bags, My Companion Guidebooks, online tools, and educational programs.
A monthly gift provides reliable support that allows us to continue creating, updating, and sharing these resources with patients, caregivers, families, and healthcare providers throughout the year.
Join our community of monthly supporters and help ensure no one has to navigate cancer alone.
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We are honored to partner with GO2 for Lung Cancer, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by lung cancer through education, support, research, and advocacy. GO2 empowers patients, caregivers, and families with trusted resources to help them navigate diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship with confidence.
Together, Bag It Cancer and GO2 for Lung Cancer have collaborated to expand access to reliable, compassionate lung cancer information through our Lung Cancer Bag.
These resources are designed to help individuals better understand their diagnosis, communicate with their healthcare team, and feel supported throughout every stage of their journey.
Learn more about GO2 for Lung Cancer here.
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If you or someone you know was diagnosed with lung cancer, order a Lung Cancer Bag It Bag today, with the code BINEWS25. Each bag is filled with trusted educational resources to help patients and caregivers navigate diagnosis and treatment with confidence.
Looking for information on another cancer type? Explore all of our cancer-specific Bag It Bags here.
Healthcare providers interested in ordering Bag It Bags for their patients can contact us at hcpoutreach@bagitcancer.org.
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Bag It Sessions for Healthcare Providers (virtual)
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.
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Monday, July 27 | 9:00 am AZ time/12:00 pm EST | Register Here
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Tuesday, August 11 | 11:00 am AZ time/2:00 pm EST | Register Here
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Wednesday, September 23 | 1:00 pm AZ time/4:00 pm EST | Register Here
EGFR Patient & Caregiver Summit (Rosemont, IL)
August 14-15
The summit will bring together over 100 patients and caregivers nationally to Educate, Engage and Empower people impacted by EGFR-positive lung cancer. Bag It is looking forward to having a booth at this event.
Breakfast with Bag It (Tucson, AZ)
October 29
Hold the date and stay tuned!
Escape to THRIVE Leadership Conference (Tucson, AZ)
January 24-28, 2027
Bag It's THRIVE is a one-of-a-kind leadership conference that empowers cancer advocates through professional development, meaningful connections, and restorative wellness experiences. Applications due August 1, 2026.
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Provide Feedback on
the Bag It Bag!
Share your experience with a Bag It Bag by completing our feedback form or submitting a written testimonial. As a thank you, you'll be entered into our quarterly drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.
Next drawing: September 30th!
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Leave a Bag It
Google Review!
Help others discover Bag It by leaving us a Google review. Even a few sentences about your experience can make a meaningful difference for someone searching for trusted cancer resources.
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