Finding the Funny Side of Cancer
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 13, 2023
A non-profit founder taps into humor to make treatment more bearable.
Published in Crains New York Business, October 26, 2021
By: Shaun Sim
Back in 1999, Saranne Rothberg was told she had less than 5 years to live following a diagnosis of stage four triple-negative breast cancer, an uncommon but aggressive form of the disease. After the doctor broke the news, a memory from college crossed Rothberg's mind.
"I remember reading this article about the therapeutic value of humor and laughter," she said, "of how when the author was laughing he was feeling less pain."
Rothberg, who was an educational entertainment and special ed consultant at the time, went to the video store and rented every stand up comedy tape she could carry.
"I needed to fill my days and nights with laughter and comedy."
Thank you for sharing this touching perspective on humor during tough times. I’ve found laughter can be just as healing, much like my obsession with Geometry Dash – a way to escape and find joy amidst challenges. How do you suggest incorporating humor in difficult situations?
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You did an excellent job showing how humor can provide strength and emotional relief even during the most difficult health challenges. The personal perspective and thoughtful tone made the message feel authentic and encouraging. The way you explained the emotional impact was very clear and helpful, and it reminded me of a discussion I recently came across on https://www.goprogaragedoorrepair.com/ where storytelling and personal experiences were also used to make complex topics feel more relatable. Thank you for sharing such an uplifting perspective that highlights resilience and hope.
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