You, Me and the Big C: Putting the can in cancer

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Deborah James and Lauren Mahon are joined by Saima Thompson, a restauranteur who was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, to explore how different cultures view cancer.

They talk to Cary Adams the Chief Executive Officer at the Union for International Cancer Control.

Plus, Errol McKellar, a former car mechanic who now dedicates his life to encouraging men to get tested for prostate cancer, shares his incredible story.

You can suggest future topics and join in the conversation on social media by using #youmebigc

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You, Me and the Big C: Putting the can in cancerBy BBC Radio 5 Live

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