Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer Survivor

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer Survivor


Fan Favorite: Anxiety, Comedy and Cancer III

April 27, 2024

In today's episode, Saranne shares her personal experience with anxiety during her cancer journey. She reflects on the prescription of anti-anxiety medication she received upon diagnosis, even though she hadn't expressed feeling anxious. Saranne emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help and medication, comparing it to protecting a child in a rainstorm. She also discusses the power of comedy as her secret weapon for resilience, drawing inspiration from comedians who bravely share their own struggles with anxiety. Saranne encourages listeners to explore the comic perspective as a tool for coping and building resiliency. Tune in to discover how comedy can provide a unique lens to navigate challenging times.


In 1999, Saranne launched The ComedyCures Foundation from her chemo chair with a "Chemo Comedy Party." Now cancer-free, she's dedicated her life to helping others find strength, courage, and laughter in their fight against cancer. As a healthcare thought leader, speaker, patient advocate, and health and happiness expert, Saranne's work has garnered recognition and support from prestigious organizations like the NIH/NCI, the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and numerous universities and cancer societies. Saranne's transformative strategies, research findings, fun, practical tips, and comic insights can be found in the "Beating Cancer Daily" podcast and the BCD Membership Circle, where she helps listeners navigate their treatment and survivorship with humor and resilience.

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