Tonsil cancer – a carer’s perspective

John and Hazel Turner tell their story of dealing with tonsil cancer a carer’s perspective. John describes how he had to dedicate his time to caring for Hazel and how he had to be emotionally strong for her. Their motto is “one life – live it!”

Hazel’s squamous cell carcinoma

Hazel’s journey with squamous cell carcinoma, a form of head and neck cancer, began with a seemingly minor neck discomfort during her retirement in Spain. She led an active and healthy lifestyle, was an avid cyclist and hiker and hadn’t consumed alcohol or cigarettes in over a decade. Despite this, she discovered a small lump above her collarbone, which raised concerns. However, she remained energetic and symptom-free, continuing her daily activities. Little did she know that her life was about to take a dramatic turn…

This video was kindly produced by Merck for Embracing Carers.

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