Cancerbackup: Relationships & communication

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Relationships and communication

This section provides information and advice on the possible effect of cancer on relationships, emotional effects, sexuality and how to talk about your cancer.


Content last reviewed: 01 November 2006
Page last modified: 26 March 2008

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