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The Wanted singer Tom Parker reveals a ‘significant reduction’ in his terminal brain tumour
This is amazing news!
The Wanted singer, Tom Parker has revealed that his brain tumour has now shrunk.
The 32-year-old revealed in October last year that he was battling from grade IV glioblastoma. The brain tumour is inoperable and has a life expectancy of anywhere from three months to 18 months on average.
However, Tom shared some wonderful news on Instagram on Thursday that there has been a significant reduction in the size of the tumour.
Taking to Instagram to share the news with fans, Tom wrote: “SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION. These are the words I received today and I can’t stop saying them over and over again”.
He went onto say: “I had an MRI scan on Tuesday and my results today were a significant reduction to the tumour and I am responding well to treatment. Everyday I’m keeping on the fight to shrink this b*st*rd!
“I can’t thank our wonderful NHS enough. You’re all having a tough time out there but we appreciate the work you are all doing on the front line.”
He then goes on to thank his ‘amazing wife’, Kelsey Hardwick, and children, saying: “To my amazing wife @being_kelsey who has literally been my rock.
“My babies- I fight for you every second of every day. Friends, family and everyone on this journey with me- you have got me through my darkest days.
“To everyone on here- your love, light and positivity have inspired me. Every message has not been unnoticed they have given me so much strength.
Tom and Kelsey welcomed their newborn son Bodhi in November last year, little brother to their one year old Aurelia-Rose.
The singer is undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy to continue to support his wife, daughter and newborn son for as long as he can. He also wants to ‘raise awareness of this terrible disease’.
Some figures suggest that patients have a 10% chance of living for five years after their diagnosis, but sadly the prognosis for most is a matter of months.
This is amazingly positive news for Tom and his family!