Fan Favorite: Tumor Humor - Cancer Reckless

Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne reflects on her remarkable journey as a Stage IV cancer survivor and shares her comic perspective through "Tumor Humor." Drawing upon her extensive experience in the comedy world and her role as the founder of the ComedyCures Foundation, Saranne discusses how humor played an essential role in her coping mechanism and invites listeners to explore their own cancer experiences with a comedic lens. Saranne emphasizes the delicate balance between living life adventurously and maintaining safety. "Anyone know where I can buy a flamethrower and lease a Harley?" – Saranne Today on Beating Cancer Daily: ·     Humor can be a powerful coping mechanism during cancer treatment, transforming fear and anxiety into laughter.·     Saranne's journey from her chemotherapy chair to founding the ComedyCures Foundation highlights the importance of pursuing one's passions, even in adversity.·     Stage IV cancer shifted Saranne's perspective, making her feel unbridled and brave while approaching life's opportunities.·     The concept of "reckless bravery" can spark conversations about how one balances daring adventures with careful behavior after a cancer diagnosis.·     Exaggeration in comedy helps frame authentic experiences in a humorous light that others can relate to and appreciate.·     It's crucial to monitor self-destructive behaviors like excessive drinking and drug use that may arise as coping mechanisms.·     Saranne encourages listeners to reflect on their behavior and balance living cautiously and seizing life's moments.·     Listeners can share their "tumor humor" and cancer journey stories to inspire and entertain others. Resources Mentioned:ComedyCures Foundation: https://comedycures.org (https://comedycures.org) 31-Day Tumor Humor Challenge: https://comedycures.org/tumor-humor-challenge (https://comedycures.org/tumor-humor-challenge)  The #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot and Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcast by CancerCare News, Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in more than 91 countries on 6 continents and has over 300 original daily episodes hosted by stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg!   Are you wondering How You Can Support Beating Cancer Daily and ComedyCures.org? By becoming a supporter of ComedyCures.org, you'll help us continue our essential programs and research. Your generosity will significantly impact cancer patients, caregivers, doctors, nurses, and researchers worldwide. Choose your level of support: • Supporter: $50 (or $5 per month)• Friend: $150 (or $15 per month)• Champion: $500 (or $50 per month)• VIP: $5,000 annually Donate Here (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDPQCM8PHJT)https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDPQCM8PHJT

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“Beating Cancer Daily'' is a unique bite-sized podcast helping cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in 99 countries on six continents. Ranked "The #1 Cancer Survivor Podcast of 2024"* for its 350+ original, creative, credible, fun daily episodes listened to on 7 continents. In just a few minutes each day, you'll get personal and science-backed techniques to immediately build your resilience, boost your hopefulness, and spark your humor to significantly improve the quality of your day. Your host, Saranne Rothberg, is a globally recognized stage IV survivor, cancer mindset researcher, health and happiness expert, was named as Oprah’s “Hero” and is featured in “Radical Remission”. Saranne founded ComedyCures.org from her chemo chair at her first treatment in 1999 while throwing a “Chemo Comedy Party” for all at her infusion center. To date, she has helped over one million people and is still cancer-free. By listening to “Beating Cancer Daily” a few minutes each day, you’ll learn Saranne’s transformative strategies and research findings, plus her fun, practical tips, and comic insights to uplift and empower you to better navigate your treatment and survivorship. Three very special recurring guests and survivors join Saranne for mini-features. Saranne takes Comedian Missy Hall from diagnosis through survivorship as they explore their comic perspective as a real-time coping strategy in over 40+ episodes. Functional Medicine Expert Jacqui Bryan, RN, CNS, WHE, CHC, and Saranne share science-backed wellness information and humor to help keep us mentally and physically healthier as we juggle our cancer experiences in 50+ episodes. Former NBC and Today Show Correspondent Kristen Dahlgren and Saranne talk and laugh about everything from fast-forwarding breast cancer vaccine clinical trials via their Cancer Vaccine Coalition, to fun celebrity encounters, and the every day oddities of surviving cancer. In 2023, CancerCare News ranked Beating Cancer Daily among its "Top 5 Patient Podcasts"**. Go to ComedyCures.org for more information on the program and comedy. This ComedyCures "Beating Cancer Daily" podcast is supported by donations from listeners like you. Disclaimer: “Beating Cancer Daily” is not in lieu of medical advice or treatment. (*#1 Ranking by Feedspot 2024 **Top 5 CancerCare News 2023)