LISTEN: Cancer: A Love Story
Updated | By Diane Macpherson
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 shares her insights with 'DrD' Dorianne Weil in her latest podcast episode on Thrive with 'DrD'.

Lauren discovers that a proximity to death brings with it a new proximity to life.
In our latest Thrive with ‘DrD’ podcast on JacPod, psychologist Dorianne Weil speaks with Lauren – and they explore some of the challenges, opportunities and gifts of a disease that affects one in nine women.
Lauren talks about the unexpected love story that came to light in her life through this period.
It's an empowering story. Listen now below. (Please note that this episode was recorded before the national lockdown.)
If you’re on Apple Podcasts, listen here

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