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The Wanted’s Tom Parker becomes father for 2nd time amid brain tumour battle as bandmate Max George reveals news
TOM PARKER's wife Kelsey gave birth to their second baby last week - his The Wanted pal Max George has revealed.
The 32-year-old let slip the happy news this morning which his bandmate is yet to announce publicly.
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Tom, 32, is battling a terminal brain tumour after being diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma.
Max told ITV's Lorraine: "I spoke to him yesterday. He's doing good, he's doing great.
"Kelsey gave birth to their second child last week so he is a fighter. Tom will be alright.
"If you're watching I love you all."
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Tom thought he had "man flu" before being delivered the devastating news about his inoperable brain tumour.
Tom's wife last week shared a snap of them kissing on a day out with their 15-month-old daughter ahead of welcoming their second child.
Kelsey wrote: "We really are still so overwhelmed by all your positive messages, love and support.
"Positivity is the way to fight this. Today we had a family day before our family of 3 become a family of 4!!! Let's go - Parkers against the world."
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Tom has already begun his six weeks of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment since his shocking diagnosis.
After telling fans about his brain tumour battle, Tom said: "We truly are overwhelmed with everyone’s love, support and positivity.
"We have had so many people reach out with positive stories and it’s been incredible."
Singer and TV star Tom has taken part in Celebrity MasterChef, The Jump and The Real Full Monty since The Wanted went on hiatus in 2014.
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What is glioblastoma multiforme?
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), also called glioblastoma, is a fast-growing type tumour that develops from star-shaped glial cells within the brain.
These are the most invasive type of glial tumours, rapidly growing and commonly spreading into nearby brain tissue.
In adults, GBM occurs most often in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.
It is an extremely rare but devastating brain cancer that typically results in death in the first 15 months after diagnosis.
Symptoms vary depending on the location of the brain tumour, but may include any of the following:
- Persistent headaches
- Double or blurred vision
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Changes in mood and personality
- Changes in ability to think and learn
- New onset of seizures
- Speech difficulty of gradual onset
It is can be diagnosed through CT and MRI scans.
The first treatment is typically surgery, followed by radiation and chemotherapy.
The primary objective of surgery is to remove as much of the tumour as possible without injuring the surrounding normal brain tissue needed for normal neurological function.
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