The great bra throwaway is looming but Pen's feeling reluctant...

"maybe that turn of the year, spring clean thing, is kicking in.  It suddenly feels pressing. But it’s a spikey, gnarly, tear stain of a decision.  I’ve never been one for fancy, expensive underwear but maybe that means the few nice bras I do have carry more significance.  I need to throw away my old bras because they don’t fit, they won’t ever fit again and the thought of an underwire, albeit encased in fabric, insistent, pushing and rubbing against the creased flesh beneath my reconstructed breast makes my teeth want to unseat themselves in horror.  I’d go ten rounds with nails and a blackboard before I could go ten seconds with wires and bad boob..."

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.

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.

Read more here

Written and narrated by Pennie Latin-Stuart