Lauren Segal is a four-time cancer survivor and author of the book 'Cancer: A Love Story'. Through her arduous journey in fighting the disease, Lauren discovers the unexpected opportunities that cancer presents - to confront her unmasked humanity, her fears, strengths and weaknesses. She discovers that a proximity to death brings with it a new proximity to life. In our conversation, Lauren explores some of the challenges, opportunities and gifts of a disease that affects one in nine women. She explores the unexpected love story that comes to light. Note: this episode was recorded before the national lockdown.