Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes Kristen Dahlgren, a former NBC and Today Show correspondent, who left her influential media career to establish the Cancer Vaccine Coalition following her diagnosis. Their discussion revolves around the significance of creating joyful and meaningful family experiences, especially in the face of cancer. Saranne shares heartfelt moments from Boris Fabricant, who ensures he creates "core memories" with his daughters daily, prompting Kristen to reflect on her efforts to make lasting memories with her daughter and father, who is navigating late-stage cancer. The episode is filled with personal anecdotes, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, presence, and creating fun moments amidst life's challenges. Kristen Dahlgren is a dedicated advocate for cancer research and a prominent voice in advancing cancer vaccines. With a background in journalism, Kristen has utilized her platform to raise awareness about cancer treatment and support initiatives like the Cancer Vaccine Coalition. Her commitment is deeply personal, motivated by her journey as a cancer survivor and her desire to create lasting memories for her family. "Core memories are the treasures that anchor us in love even during the stormiest times." ~Kristen Dahlgren Today on Beating Cancer Daily: · Kristen Dahlgren shares her journey from a media career to founding the Cancer Vaccine Coalition.· Saranne recounts Boris Fabricant's unique ways of creating core memories with his daughters.· Creating lasting and fun memories with family amidst challenges is emphasized. Kristen highlights the significance of ensuring her daughter and father, who has Stage IV cancer, have memorable moments together.· Mindfulness and being present are critical themes discussed for making core memories.· Saranne announces her daughter becoming a writer and co-producer on Star Trek.· Creating new family traditions, especially during cancer treatment, is explored.· Recording personal stories and creating humor books or whimsical photo albums are suggested as ways to preserve family history. 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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