NEW: Cancer Traveling Ready: Cancer Vaccine Advocate Kristen Dahlgren Joins Saranne

Today, Saranne welcomes Kristen Dahlgren, the former Today Show correspondent and now the dynamic founder and CEO of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition. Together, they explore the practical aspects and challenges of traveling with cancer. Kristen shares her insights on maintaining health and well-being while traversing the globe, touching everything from packing strategies to navigating airport security with medical needs. Their conversation is filled with humor and heartfelt advice, aiming to empower cancer survivors and patients to embrace their wanderlust safely. Kristen Dahlgren has built a remarkable career as an NBC correspondent, covering significant global events like the Olympics and major natural disasters. Following her cancer diagnosis, Kristen has transitioned into a passionate advocate for cancer vaccines, leading the Cancer Vaccine Coalition. Her journey through cancer treatment and survivorship fuels her dedication to advancing cancer research and supporting patients worldwide. "If you have to do it, you may as well make it fun." – Kristen Dahlgren Today on Beating Cancer Daily: ·     Packing extra prescriptions and being prepared for medication theft can be vital when traveling.·     Wearing lymphedema sleeves with fun designs can add a bit of joy to necessary medical equipment.·     Keeping vaccines up to date is crucial, especially when traveling internationally.·     Bringing a paper or digital medical file ensures proper care in emergencies.·     Regularly moving during flights helps manage swelling and improve circulation.·     Advocating for special accommodations with airlines can significantly ease the travel experience.·     Eating healthy on the road requires planning, like packing snacks or shopping for fresh foods upon arrival.·     Trial local trips can build confidence and experience managing travel while undergoing treatment. Resources Mentioned: Cancer Vaccine Coalition (https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/): https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/ (https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/) ComedyCures Foundation (https://www.comedycures.org/): https://www.comedycures.org (https://www.comedycures.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. 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)