Lauren Tarpley was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2020 at the age of 34. She started preventive treatments at the age of 30, so she went for annual mammograms every year. Her tumour was detected with the help of a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. She went through 6 rounds of chemotherapy, 11 rounds of Herceptin targeted immunotherapy, 25 rounds of radiation therapy and a double mastectomy. She is going through reconstruction currently. Her message to other cancer patients is to stay positive, find a sound support system and communicate. Summing up her journey, she says, " The journey of a lifetime.