My Journey: Battling and Beating Tonsil Cancer

TLDRI'm recovering from tonsil cancer, urging HPV vaccination and early detection. Get vaccinated, listen to your body, and seek medical help when something feels off.

Key insights

🎗️Cancer diagnosis and surgery details.

💉Importance of the HPV vaccine for prevention.

👨‍⚕️Encouragement to get medical check-ups regularly.

💔Personal struggles and emotional challenges faced.

❤️Gratitude towards supporters and loved ones.

Q&A

What type of cancer did you have?

I had oropharyngeal carcinoma, also known as tonsil cancer.

How did you notice something was wrong?

I couldn't taste sweet anymore, which led to a medical check-up.

Is tonsil cancer preventable?

Yes, through HPV vaccination and early detection.

Can adults get vaccinated for HPV?

Yes, adults can get vaccinated up to age 45 in some cases.

What was the treatment like?

I underwent surgery and six weeks of radiation treatments.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and announcement of absence due to health issues.

01:00Diagnosis and surgery details, including recovery challenges.

02:00Discussion on the HPV vaccine and its importance in prevention.

03:00Encouragement to listen to your body and get checked regularly.

04:00Gratitude towards supporters and a message of love to fans.

05:00Reflection on the journey and anticipation of returning to normal life.