The Wanted’s Tom Parker reveals his brain tumour is now ‘under control’

The Wanted singer Tom Parker has revealed that his brain tumour is ‘under control’ and ‘stable’.

Parker, from Bolton, announced on Instagram last October that he had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, writing on the platform: “There’s no easy way to say this but I’ve sadly been diagnosed with a Brain Tumour and I’m already undergoing treatment.”

He explained that he and his wife had decided to go public with the diagnosis, adding: “We are all absolutely devastated but we are gonna fight this all the way.”

But now, after months of promising results, he has taken to social media to announce that his tumour is officially ‘under control’ and stable’.

Sharing a photo of himself with his wife Kelsey and their two children, 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 into this journey.

“Honestly over the moon. We can sleep a little easier tonight. Thank you for all your love and support over the last 12+ months. Love from Me,Kelsey, Aurelia & Bo.”

This comes just a month after Parker appeared on ITV’s This Morning, where he discussed his diagnosis and shared the news that his tumour had shrunk.

Speaking to hosts Phillip and Holly, Parker admitted the treatment for his cancer has been gruelling, saying: “It’s been pretty full on. Chemo was very, very tough and Radio is probably the hardest part.”

But he continued by saying he has made amazing progress, explaining that just a few months ago, he wouldn’t have been in an able state to sit down for an interview and discuss his diagnosis.

“I feel a lot more confident and a lot more in control of my emotions. If I did do this five months ago, I’d be a crying mess to be honest. I’m feeling very positive.”