LUMP

I'm Here, I Hear, I Know

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Pen discovers a good friend has been diagnosed with cancer and it flings her back to when she learned of her own diagnosis...

"What did I want when I found out?  Who did I turn to? What did I need in those first desperate days and weeks? So when he calls and stutters out his shock and fear and sheer disbelief at the path he’s being pushed down, I don’t tell him it will all be alright and I don’t say he’s strong enough to beat this, because who am I to know what he’s up against or what strength is required.  And I don’t lecture him about the power of positivity, god forbid I ever dole out the think positive bullshit, no, I listen to his story and I listen to his pain..."  

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.