‘Terrified’: John Farnham bares all about his surgery, dark thoughts – and voice

• Diagnosed with oral cancer in August 2022, John Farnham underwent a life-saving 12-hour surgery.

• The treatment left him with significant physical and emotional challenges, including facial disfigurement and difficulty speaking, eating, and singing.

• Farnham feared he would never sing again, which deeply affected his mental health.

• Despite ongoing limitations, his vocal cords remain intact, and he finds joy singing at home.

• He remains hopeful and continues to inspire others in the Head and Neck Cancer community through his resilience.

Read his story on the Sydney Morning Herald

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