Actor Aaron Aziz delays surgery for tumour, enduring chronic pain

Since 2013, Aaron Aziz has been plagued with cervical spondylosis, an age-related degeneration of the spinal bones and discs in one's neck. PHOTO: DIYANA HALIK/INSTAGRAM
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SINGAPORE - Behind his tough guy persona on screen, Aaron Aziz has been suffering from chronic pain for about a decade.

Since 2013, the Kuala Lumpur-based Singapore actor has been plagued with cervical spondylosis, an age-related degeneration of the spinal bones and discs in one's neck.

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