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Jun 2021
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Deborah James, Lauren Mahon and Steve Bland are back together again to talk cancer headlines, geek of the week and share your 'laugh or you'd cry' stories.

Don't forget, you can get in touch by using the #YouMeBigC across all forms of social media - spread the word and share the positive support.

Email youmebigc@bbc.co.uk

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