NEW: Hair Today Gone Tomorrow: Cancer Vaccine Advocate Kristen Dahlgren Joins Saranne

Today, Saranne welcomes Kristen Dahlgren, a dedicated cancer vaccine advocate, to share her unique journey of finding solace and strength through writing amidst her battle with Stage IV cancer. Kristen opens up about the importance of capturing reflections during a cancer experience and how these moments, intertwined with humor and creativity, helped not only her but also her daughter, CeCe, who is actively involved in advocacy through the Cancer Vaccine Coalition. Together, they delve into ways to involve children in this journey, making them active participants in the fight against cancer. Kristen Dahlgren, a seasoned journalist and former NBC correspondent, has bravely faced the challenges of Stage IV cancer. Known for raising awareness about cancer vaccines, Kristen is now the CEO and founder of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition. Her candid and heartfelt approach to her cancer journey and her professional background make her a powerful and inspiring voice in the cancer community. "We must find ways to laugh even in the darkest of times, as humor can light the path through our toughest battles." – Kristen Dahlgren Today on Beating Cancer Daily: ·     Sharing reflections and humor during the cancer journey can be healing. Involving children in advocacy efforts helps them process and cope with a parent's cancer.·     Creative activities and humor, like drawing on bald heads, can relieve emotions.·     Honest and age-appropriate communication with children is crucial in reducing their fear of cancer.·     Reassure children that cancer is neither contagious nor their fault.·     Accessibility and fun in using wigs, caps, and scarves can positively impact morale.·     Creating a community through sharing stories and poems offers immense support.·     Embrace humor and positivity even during challenging treatments, as it helps navigate the journey effectively. Guest Contact Information: Kristen Dahlgren:  Cancer Vaccine Coalition (https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/) https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/ (https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/) Resources Mentioned: ComedyCures Foundation (https://www.comedycures.org/) https://www.comedycures.org (https://www.comedycures.org)  Healing Headbands (https://www.healingheadbands.com/) https://www.healingheadbands.com/ (https://www.healingheadbands.com/) 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 annuallyDonate 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)