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John Farnham's youngest son James reveals his shock health battle as his famous father recovers from throat cancer surgery


John Farnham's youngest son James, 36, has revealed his own private health issues amid his famous father's battle with throat cancer.

In a lengthy Instagram post, James said he underwent 'major surgery' last year to manage a diverticular disease at the same time his dad was recovering from several operations to treat his cancer. In a lengthy Instagram post, James said he underwent a 'major surgery' last year to manage a diverticular disease at the same time his dad was recovering from several operations to treat his cancer He said last year was a 'rough recovery' for him, but revealed he kept his health battle a secret out of shame and because his father John was recovering from his own surgery to treat his oral cancer and remove a mouth tumour.

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