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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Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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?
THE END BITS 
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Host: Claire Murphy 
With thanks to: 
Vanessa Medico, host of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/35rIb6tlj8VJMbY3cQasE2?si=3r5nh-UZSxqgwVpcDNqTjw&amp;dd=1&amp;nd=1&amp;_branch_match_id=1242571196489020748&amp;utm_medium=sharing&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy7IL8lMq9TLyczL1jcNNwt1TrHIsKhMAgDmmZQpIAAAAA%3D%3D">You Me Us podcast</a> Elisabeth Shaw, CEO Relationships Australia NSW 
Producer: Claire Murphy 
Senior Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Why Men Are More Likely To Cheat On Their Sick Partner

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Anthony Albanese rules out help for the second 'ISIS bride' group
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<li>Queensland expected to deliver less than a quarter of the hotel rooms needed for the 2032 Olympics, new analysis shows</li>
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Police say a man accused of killing his wife and two children was planning it for months
Images of Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis can now be published as a 25 year old suppression order is lifted
A slump in vaccination rates to blame for Australian diphtheria outbreak 
Experts warn curbing migration won't solve Australia's housing crisis 
A former doctor has been charged with nearly 150 counts of sexual assault against female patients 
Urgent calls for blood donation as stocks run low ahead of winter months
Turns out office air could be to blame for ruining your skin
A new three part series exploring pop star Kylie Minogue's rise to global fame drops today
Danish group AQUA have called time of their 30 year run as a band
Anne Hathaway will serve as Executive Producer on forthcoming Ella Enchanted series 

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<li aria-level="1">Police say a man accused of killing his wife and two children was planning it for months</li>
<li aria-level="1">Images of Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis can now be published as a 25 year old suppression order is lifted</li>
<li aria-level="1">A slump in vaccination rates to blame for Australian diphtheria outbreak&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Experts warn curbing migration won't solve Australia's housing crisis&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A former doctor has been charged with nearly 150 counts of sexual assault against female patients&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Urgent calls for blood donation as stocks run low ahead of winter months</li>
<li aria-level="1">Turns out office air could be to blame for ruining your skin</li>
<li aria-level="1">A new three part series exploring pop star Kylie Minogue's rise to global fame drops today</li>
<li aria-level="1">Danish group AQUA have called time of their 30 year run as a band</li>
<li aria-level="1">Anne Hathaway will serve as Executive Producer on forthcoming Ella Enchanted series&nbsp;</li>
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Accused Triple Murderer Planned For Months & Why Your Job Could Be Ruining Your Skin

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A 47-year-old man has been charged with three counts of murder after police found the bodies of his wife and two children inside a Campbelltown home in Sydney’s south west.  


US President Donald Trump says he’s holding off on a planned military attack on Iran while efforts continue to reach a peace deal. 


Unsuspecting Australians could be drinking contaminated, illegal alcohol bought straight from regular bottle shops, putting their health at serious risk.


Radio host Carrie Bickmore made an emotional, "one night only" return to her show before announcing she is taking more time off due to severe vocal cord issues.

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A 47-year-old man has been charged with three counts of murder after police found the bodies of his wife and two children inside a Campbelltown home in Sydney&rsquo;s south west.&nbsp;&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
US President Donald Trump says he&rsquo;s holding off on a planned military attack on Iran while efforts continue to reach a peace deal.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Unsuspecting Australians could be drinking contaminated, illegal alcohol bought straight from regular bottle shops, putting their health at serious risk.
</li>
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Radio host Carrie Bickmore made an emotional, "one night only" return to her show before announcing she is taking more time off due to severe vocal cord issues.
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HEADLINES: Sydney Man Charged with Triple Murder as PM Dismisses Royal Commission Calls

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Why Men Are More Likely To Cheat On Their Sick Partner

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