"None of my cancer tribe will tell me ‘you’ll be fine’ or constantly share stories of people they know who’ve come through it.  My cancer tribe just know.  Know what it is to see your life flash before your eyes; know what it is to see the pain you put everyone else through; know the exquisite agony of waiting on results and the sense that you’re careering out of control; know what it’s like to wake up and silently scream your way into another day; know how fucking beautiful life is when you’re suddenly standing on the outside looking in."

A reflection on the precious bonds which form through the shared hell of cancer.

This episode is dedicated to my beautiful friend and tribe member, Jane Fowler. The world is poorer without you Jane, my world is poorer without you.

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.