Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne is joined by Kristen Dahlgren to explore the groundbreaking topic of cancer vaccines and their immense potential to change the world of oncology. They discuss the importance of raising awareness, the role of public health efforts, and strategic funding to accelerate cancer vaccine research. Kristen shares her insights into the current landscape of cancer vaccine trials, highlighting the collaborative efforts required to make these vaccines a reality. Kristen Dahlgren, a former NBC correspondent, has channeled her media expertise into raising awareness for cancer vaccine initiatives. She has been a fervent advocate since her own breast cancer diagnosis in 2019 and is deeply involved in forming coalitions that unify top cancer researchers across the globe. Kristen works with prestigious institutions like Memorial Sloan Kettering and Dana Farber, pushing forward the development of vaccines for various types of cancer, including one for melanoma, expected by 2025. "The Cancer Vaccine Coalition is about bringing together diverse expertise to accelerate vaccine research." – Kristen Dahlgren Today on Beating Cancer Daily: · Exploring the potential of cancer vaccines to transform cancer treatment and prevention· The importance of public health efforts and strategic funding to speed up cancer vaccine research· Kristen Dahlgren's journey from a media correspondent to a cancer vaccine advocate· The role of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition in unifying top cancer researchers· The significance of diverse and inclusive clinical trials for cancer vaccine development· Developments in the creation of a potential melanoma vaccine by 2025· How humor can be utilized to promote cancer vaccination efforts· Kristen Dahlgren's advocacy for cancer vaccine collaboration across prestigious institutions Resources Mentioned: ComedyCures Foundationhttps://www.ComedyCures.org Cancer Vaccine Coalitionhttps://cancervaccinecoalition.org/ Guest Contact Information: Kristen Dahlgren: LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-dahlgren 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 six continents and has over 300 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 who we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne

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