Overview

• His radiotherapy ended on June 18 after targeting lymphoma that had spread from his nose into his mouth.
• He underwent a marathon 20-hour surgery in early 2025 that removed his nose and upper gums to eradicate the cancer.
• Initial biopsies in September 2024 were inconclusive and multiple courses of antibiotics masked his worsening condition.
• A first gum graft from under his arm failed, prompting a five-hour operation to remove it and a successful 12-hour transplant to rebuild his upper mouth.
• The visible facial defect has caused significant emotional distress, leading him to rely on prescribed anxiety medication as he awaits reconstructive surgery.