As Pen continues to inch forward through her recovery she realises that 'strength' isn't necessary a useful characteristic when it comes to listening to your body...

"A perpetual mantra that has accompanied me this past few weeks has been everyone telling me how strong I am.  That seems to be how people see me, strong, and people define strength as the ability to push yourself..."

and when Pen pushes herself too far the consequences feel catastrophic.

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.