New: Cancer Famous: Former NBC Correspondent and Cancer Vaccine Advocate Kristen Dahlgren Joins Saranne

Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes Kristen Dahlgren, a former NBC correspondent and Today's Show medical reporter renowned for her advocacy of cancer vaccines following her breast cancer diagnosis. The episode sees an insightful discussion on the deeply personal choice of revealing a cancer diagnosis publicly, the responsibilities tied to being a medical advocate, and the balance between maintaining control over one's narrative and the unintended repercussions of newfound fame. Kristen Dahlgren is a distinguished journalist who transformed her personal battle with breast cancer into a global mission for cancer vaccine advocacy. Finding her own cancer five years ago, a journey that began with a breast dent and culminated in a Stage II diagnosis, she has utilized her platform to raise awareness and promote advancements in cancer vaccines. Kristen's work is deeply rooted in her commitment to making cutting-edge treatment accessible, underscored by her position in the Cancer Vaccine Coalition. "The importance of awareness about breast cancer symptoms that are not typical lumps cannot be overstated." – Kristen Dahlgren Today on Beating Cancer Daily: ·     Breast cancer symptoms can manifest as more than just lumps; awareness of lesser-known signs is crucial.·     Maintaining personal control over one's cancer story can help navigate the challenges of public exposure.·     Involvement in cancer advocacy often requires setting clear boundaries to prevent burnout.·     Honesty in sharing personal experiences, such as wearing a wig during chemotherapy, can provide comfort to others in similar situations.·     Engaging children in advocacy work can shape their perspectives and ambitions positively.·     Taking breaks from advocacy and incorporating humor can alleviate the intense emotional toll of cancer-related work.·     The Cancer Vaccine Coalition's "Give us a shot" campaign provides a platform for sharing personal cancer journeys and raising awareness.·     Working collaboratively with top cancer researchers can expedite the development and accessibility of life-saving vaccines. Resources Mentioned:ComedyCures Foundation (https://www.comedycures.org/): https://www.comedycures.org (https://www.comedycures.org)31-Day Tumor Humor Challenge (https://www.saranne.com/): https://www.saranne.com/ (https://www.saranne.com/)Cancer Vaccine Coalition (https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/): https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/ (https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/) Guest Contact Information:Kristen Dahlgren: ComedyCures.org (https://www.comedycures.org/) https://www.comedycures.org (https://www.comedycures.org)Cancer Vaccine Coalition (https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/): https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/ (https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/) 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.

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“Beating Cancer Daily'' is a unique bite-sized podcast helping cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in 103 countries. Ranked "The #1 Cancer Survivor Podcast of 2024"* for its 350+ original, creative, credible, fun daily episodes listened to on 7 continents. (Yes, verified listeners in Antartica in January 2025.) 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 50+ 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 70+ 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. CancerCare News ranks 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, 2024, 2025)