John Farnham’s Family Give Worrying Update on His Mouth Cancer Battle

The family of John Farnham has shared a worrying health update about him, following his successful surgery to remove mouth cancer in August last year.

In a statement, the family said Farnham has been receiving on going treatment, care and rehabilitation support over recent months from his medical team. However, they also revealed that the ‘You’re The Voice’ singer is currently being treated for a respiratory infection in hospital.

“He is comfortable and receiving the very best care,” the family said, adding: ““John continues his recovery following last years successful surgery. He’s always been a strong and determined person with everything he’s ever done and we are all so very proud of him. He is responding well to the specialist care he’s receiving.”

The statement continued, “The family would like re-iterate their appreciation for all the medical staff that have attended to John over the past 6 months and for all the kind messages that been received from across Australia and the world.”

The singer’s family – wife Jill and sons Robert and James – originally confirmed Farnham’s mouth cancer diagnosis in a statement in August last year.

“We have recently discovered that John has a cancerous growth. He has been admitted to hospital this morning for surgery and ongoing treatment.”

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