Meet Mr Sin 😊
Mr Sin is a man of many hats - a father, a chef, a smoking cessation advocate, and an oesophageal speech trainer at New Voice Club. In June 2015, he was told he had only 6 months left to live due to a cancer in his throat, unless he went through a surgery to remove his voice box. Today - 8 years later - he continues to inspire others going through similar experiences, speaking with his oesophagus (food pipe).
The New Voice Club is a support group for people with head and neck cancer. Some members have had their vocal cords removed and have lost their voices completely. The club aims to help members discover their new voices, with or without speech devices. It also provides emotional support to members and their families. Speech practice sessions conducted by its members have enabled many to regain their confidence in communicating with others.
To find out more about the support group, please email supportgroup@singaporecancersociety.org.sg or call 6499 9138.