Tom Parker in tears as he announces brain tumour is 'under control'
4 November 2021, 07:59
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The Wanted’s Tom Parker has revealed some incredible news about his brain tumour diagnosis.
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Tom Parker has been left in tears after he revealed his brain tumour is ‘stable’ and ‘under control’ following his latest MRI scan.
The Wanted star was diagnosed with a stage four glioblastoma last year, but now he has shared the news that after a routine scan, he is stable.
Tom, 33, took to Instagram to reveal the results to his followers, sharing an emotional post.
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Alongside a photo with his wife Kelsey Hardwick and their children - Aurelia, two, and one-year-old son Bodhi - he wrote: "I'm sat here with tears in my eyes as I tell you. We’ve got my brain tumour under control.
"We had the results from my latest scan…and I’m delighted to say it is STABLE. Such a mix of emotions. We couldn’t ask for any more really at this point; a year or so in to this journey.
"Honestly over the moon. We can sleep a little easier tonight."
He added: "Thank you for all your love and support over the last 12+ months. Love from Me,Kelsey, Aurelia & Bo."
His friends and followers have been quick to comment, with Rebecca Adlington writing: “👏👏 amazing. You are a fighter. Sending so much love.”
“The most AMAZING news! ❤️,” Kimberley Walsh said, while Victoria Derbyshire penned: “You are amazing - and so are the medics xxxxx”.
Someone else added: “Such great news Tom. Ur positivity is inspirational 👏👏👏👏🔥🔥”
Tom found out he had terminal brain cancer in September last year after suffering a seizure.
During his Channel 4 documentary, Inside My Head, Tom revealed he didn’t want to think about the future after his diagnosis.
He said: "It's so hard to think about the future, I don't want to know.
"I don't think you know how you feel about death until you're faced with it. Am I going to die?
“That's the most important question... I want to stick around - and be the best version I can!"
As part of his treatment, he has since undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy and hopes to be cancer free by March next year.
He told The Sun: "They give you 12 to 18 months of survival. But that’s the general statistics. Everyone we’ve spoken to has been way, way beyond that."
