With cycling still very much out of the picture, Pen goes in search of a new physical pursuit to help her combat the consequences of surgery...

"The wild swimming planted itself in my life quite by surprise.  One evening sitting by the loch the desire the wade in was overwhelming.  I could feel my body leaning into the idea of icy water soothing the angry tangled muscles on my back and breast.   Having taken root the idea became a clean and simple need.  I needed to swim in the loch..."

Searingly honest, heart-breaking, often sweary and laugh out loud funny, LUMP is one woman’s rollercoaster ride through the mind meltdown which comes with learning you have breast cancer. 

Utterly human and compelling, it’s a unique story which will resonate with anyone and everyone who’s ever had a battle with a life changing event in their lives.

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Written and narrated by Pennie Latin-Stuart

Lump is produced by Adventurous Audio and sponsored by The Head Gardener

It was recorded by the legends who are Dave and Johnny at The Music Shed Recording Studios

Special thanks to Incredible Feet for their inspiration and belief in the importance of LUMP and for constantly reminding us that while every cancer journey is unique, we never need to run it alone.

You'll find the written version of this episode here.