Concerning news today from the BBC about the treatment of cancer, including prostate cancer. It seems there is a massive variation in whether you get the correct treatment depending on where you live. The government and NHS need to address this now. I was lucky to get my treatment. Others are not so fortunate. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c86pl3962j7o…
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