Mindy's guests are Patient Power co-founders - focused on patient community development, relationship-building with medical experts and centers of excellence, pharma, advocacy groups; focus on raising the "patient and care partner voices" to help them actively participate and drive their own healthcare decisions.

BagIT E11: Jessica Somar - Certified Health Educator

This show brings together the most requested and researched cancer information into a single resource. It’s not just information. It’s the right information, right when you need it most.Current, Comprehensive, and Customizable:Our goal is to help empower patients, through information, to help them navigate a cancer diagnosis. From initial diagnosis, throughout treatment, and in to all phases of survivorship, Bag It guides patients on how to talk to their healthcare providers, ask questions, and serve as the most important advocate on their care team.In addition to the tools and resources found in the Bag It bag, we’ve developed this comprehensive online Resource Center designed to be your starting point when you’re researching any of the many topics related to a cancer diagnosis. The Bag It Resource Center is continuously evaluated and updated to ensure we’re providing easy access to the best resources available.The Bag It bag includes resources specifically to support those who are providing care and support for cancer patients. Among our resources, we’ve included Caring for the Caregiver, from the National Cancer Institute. This booklet offers ways for a friend or family member to take care of themselves while caring for a loved one with cancer.