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Movember: The story behind 'No-Shave November'

No-Shave November mainly focuses on cancer awareness and prevention. [iStockphoto]

You are probably familiar with the terms No-Shave November or Movember - either because you participate in the monthly themed events or someone in your household does.

While most people associate the movement as a mere social media trend where others partake for fun, it has a somewhat meaningful and noble connotation.

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