"What are you most looking forward to?", the question stumps me.  I pause midway through de-seeding a pepper, rooting around for an answer but every time I cast ahead into the future I draw a blank.  Even trying to slot events and possibilities into my mental calendar makes me flinch and I’m puzzled by it.  Later that evening, driving with David to a favourite fishing spot on the loch shore, I guiltily fess up.   Tears pouring down my face I tell him I can’t cast ahead because I can’t get past the idea that I’m going to die soon...

Pen realises she need to turn and face the future but how and what should it hold?

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.