'Nothing will stop me from making music': John Newman opens up about his brain tumour returning

The 26-year-old singer will undergo treatment next year after his brain tumour returned for the second time 

 

John Newman has opened up about his brain tumour returning.
The 26-year-old singer may be forced to take a break next year to undergo treatment on the benign tumour because medical professionals have found some "cancerous cells", which means he will need radio therapy and time to rest following surgery.
Now John has told NEPTUNEGIST Online: "This was going to come out at some point and it's probably best it's out in the open now.
"I have been monitored constantly since the first time I had the tumour removed. There was always a chance that it could return and it is unfortunate but it is something I am prepared to get through when the time is right, some point next year.

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The Ole singer has opened up about his tumour

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John will undergo treatment next year and assured fans that his prognosis is good

"The medical staff have been absolutely amazing and I know I am in the best of hands. Nothing will ever stop me from doing the job I love so much, nothing will ever stop me from making music.
"People shouldn't worry about me, the prognosis is good and there are so many people in far more serious situations.
I just hope this in some way helps raise awareness for those people and encourages people to be tested and treated as early as possible. I am one of the lucky ones!”

"Although the tumour, thank god, is benign doctors have found a few cancerous cells on it.
"Fortunately, because the tumour has stayed the same size for a while John's been told that surgery can wait until next year.
"After the operation, he'll need some radio therapy so there's talks of him taking a few months off to get the job done and convalesce."
However, having gone through the same thing in 2012 - when John was diagnosed with a small tumour - he is said to be "a lot calmer", although, it is "emotionally draining" for him.

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John Newman performing on the Main Stage at the Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park

A source previously told The Sun about John's health: "The first time around John was petrified. But now he seems a lot calmer and I think the fact he's been through this once before is reassuring.
"He also totally trusts the team where he goes for frequent MRI scans. For a while afterwards patients can feel weak, have fits, find it difficult to walk and encounter speech problems.
"Although he's trying to remain as positive as possible it's a really emotionally draining time for poor John."
The Love Me Again star's career peaked recently with the release of his new single Ole with his pal Calvin Harris.