MORE than one in five people living with cancer in Somerset is suffering with loneliness as a result of the disease, leaving many housebound and unable to feed themselves properly, according to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Research conducted by Ipsos MORI reveals the detrimental impact of being lonely on the lives of people living with cancer.
For cancer support call Macmillan on 0808-8080000.
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