Earlier this week the world mourned the death of actress Shannen Doherty.

Her battle with cancer was made even more painful being forced to battle her now ex-husband who was having an affair during her treatment.

Shannen’s case isn’t isolated, it turns out many women have experienced a very similar thing. So why do some men cheat on their sick partners?

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Host: Claire Murphy

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Why Men Are More Likely To Cheat On Their Sick Partner

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Why Men Are More Likely To Cheat On Their Sick Partner