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Movember: In The Barber Chair

Rick Bangs

Detroit Mo Bro Rick Bangs opens up about the experience of both his father’s prostate cancer and his own diagnosis of bladder cancer, which led to the removal of his prostate and bladder. Now cancer free for nine years, Rick lifts the lid on what life is like on the other side of treatment and how he helps other men navigate the tricky terrain of living a good life despite the side effects that come along for the ride.

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