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Lee is part of the Infant Hercules choir, a group of around 40 men from Teesside who sing and also encourage each other to open up and talk about difficult subjects.

Speaking to 5 Live鈥檚 Lisa McCormick, Lee said the choir are hoping to encourage more men to talk about cancer and seek the support they need, with the help of music.

鈥淚t鈥檚 just a group of blokes getting together, having a chat, having a pint, and trying to sing. No one judges anyone.

鈥淪inging鈥檚 just a little part of it, it鈥檚 the camaraderie. You could say it鈥檚 a brotherhood, a 24-hour helpline鈥�.

When Lee was first diagnosed with an incurable form of blood cancer in 2020, he didn鈥檛 want to talk because of 鈥榤ale pride鈥�, but now wants to encourage other men to open up.

鈥淚鈥檇 say to anyone if you鈥檙e worried about something 鈥� just talk.

鈥淚f people hear me speak, get help and talk, if that helps one person there will have been some good out of it鈥�.

This clip is from 5 Live Drive on 30 January 2023.

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If you鈥檝e been affected by issues discussed, please visit www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

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