Tom Parkerhas received optimistic news about hisongoing battle with terminal brain cancer.
The 31-year-old Wanted singer — who was diagnosed withstage four glioblastomaover the summer — informed his Instagram followers in a happy post on Thursday that his brain tumor has shrunk following treatment.
“SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION 💫🙏🏻,” Parker wrote alongside a photo of himself, wifeKelsey Hardwickand their two children: 2-month-old sonBodhi Thomas Parisand Aurelia Rose, 19 months. “These are the words I received today and I can’t stop saying them over and over again.”
“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,” he said. “Everyday I’m keeping on the fight to shrink this bastard!”
The English singer, who has been undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatment, went on to thank the “wonderful” U.K. National Health Service. “You’re all having a tough time out there but we appreciate the work you are all doing on the front line.”
He also thanked his wife, whom he said “has literally been my rock.” He added of his children, “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💪🏻💪🏻,” Parker said. “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.”
“This journey is a rollercoaster that’s for sure,” he added. “Today is a f—ing good day 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💫💫💫.”
Tom Parker.Tom Parker/ Instagram
In October, Parker first revealed to the world that he had been diagnosed with glioblastoma, which tragically has a life expectancy for patients that ranges from three to 18 months after diagnosis.
Six weeks later, Parker suffered another seizure while enjoying a summer staycation in Norwich, England with hiswife and their daughter.
Tom Parker and wife Kelsey with daughter Aurelia.Tom Parker/ Instagram
Parker was immediately sent for an MRI scan and remained in the hospital for three days having tests. It was then that the doctors pulled a curtain around his bed and told him their diagnosis.
“We are all absolutely devastated but we are gonna fight this all the way,” he wrote on Instagram after announcing his diagnosis in October. “We don’t want your sadness, we just want love and positivity and together we will raise awareness of this terrible disease and look for all available treatment options.”
“It’s gonna be a tough battle,” Parker said, “but with everyone’s love and support we are going to beat this.”
source: people.com
