# Punchline Cancer with Saranne

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Podcast: [Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer Survivor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beating-cancer-daily-with-saranne-rothberg-stage-iv-cancer-survivor-5966603)
Published: 2026-06-09T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/Beating-Cancer-Daily/episode/153880442/
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Duration seconds: 482

## Resource

Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne shares a powerful encounter that reignites the spirit of humor as a tool for navigating cancer treatment. Reflecting on a spontaneous meeting with a Stage IV melanoma survivor, Saranne explores how a simple suggestion, to bring a joke to every treatment or appointment, created a ripple of positive changes throughout her friend’s arduous journey. With warmth and encouragement, Saranne offers practical tips for infusing medical experiences with laughter and even provides a ready-to-use joke, inspiring listeners to transform their cancer journey with comedy and connection. 2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series Finalist Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025, and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025. Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents and features over 420+ original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg. To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation: https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest: https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest: https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage: https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution: http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne

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