Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne explores the unexpected intersections of comedy and cancer, focusing on dealing with cancer-related bullying. She thoughtfully discusses the subtle and overt forms of bullying individuals may encounter from diagnosis through treatment and into survivorship. Drawing on her extensive experience and insights, Saranne highlights how humor can be a powerful tool for addressing and defusing these challenging situations. Along the way, she refers to notable comedians and shares articles and research that enrich the conversation, making it both informative and deeply personal.

"Everybody has an opinion of how you should or should not be going through cancer treatment. You know, that's a form of bullying." ~ Saranne

Today on Beating Cancer Daily:

·     Saranne reveals the unexpected prevalence of bullying in cancer journeys from diagnosis to survivorship

·     She examines how humor buffs like John Mulaney turned childhood bullying into comedic gold

·     Focuses on the psychological and emotional toll of cancer-related bullying and the power dynamics involved

·     Discusses boundary-setting and the appropriate use of humor to diffuse or confront bullying

·     Shares research on the impact of bullying among cancer nurses from a 2022 Cancer Nursing article

·     Provides actionable advice on how to assert boundaries and safely disengage from bullies

·     Highlights the alarming statistic that 35% of children who survived cancer reported being bullied

·     Encourages listeners to seek support through therapy, support groups, and professional organizations

Resources Mentioned:

ComedyCures Foundation

Cracked Online – “13 Jokes About Being Bullied for the Comedy Hall of Fame”

Cactus Cancer Society – Anti-Bullying Manifesto by Christina

National Institutes of Health PubMed study on Humor Styles and Bullying

CNN report on sixth-grader Bethany Thompson (2016)

Contact Information:

Saranne: ComedyCures Foundation

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