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Tom Parker reassures fans after revealing he is having cancer treatment at home: ‘It seems to be keeping things stable’
Tom Parker shared details of his treatment as he battles a brain tumour (Pictures: Instagram @tomparkerofficial/Rex)
Tom Parker took to Instagram to reassure fans after revealing that his treatment for his brain tumour was taking place at home.
The Wanted singer, 33, shared a photo of a drip stand and machine delivering medication through a line in his living room as he told fans: ‘When treatment comes home.’
He then reassured his followers that the occurrence was nothing to worry about, adding: ‘No need to worry all.
‘We have this treatment every three weeks. It seems to be keeping things stable.’
Tom has been battling a stage four glioblastoma brain tumour for a year but recently received some positive news on his progress.
A recent MRI scan had shown the tumour was ‘under control’ and stable after chemo and radiotherapy had also previously shown significant reductions in the size.
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He told his followers: ‘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.’
The Wanted star is undergoing physio to regain the strength in his left side (Picture: Rob Cable/Backgrid)
He concluded: ‘Thank you for all your love and support over the last 12+ months. Love from Me,Kelsey, Aurelia & Bo.’
As well as treatment for the cancer itself, Tom is also undergoing physiotherapy to regain strength in his left side after it was affected by the tumour.
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He showed fans some of the exercises he has to do, including split squats to strengthen his legs.
Tom explained: ‘Getting that left side moving again, rebuilding that lost muscle. This may look easy for most people and it’s such a simple exercise, but for me right now it does exactly what we need. Gets the muscles recruiting again.’
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