Kelsey Parker has heaped praise on husband Tom Parker’s The Wanted bandmates, for their help and support following his brain tumour diagnosis.
Tom confirmed last month he had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour earlier this year, after suffering from seizures.
Kelsey and Tom have vowed to stay positive despite the devastating news, and have decided against receiving a prognosis.
The pair welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Bodhi, last month – already sharing a young daughter called Aurelia Rose, who is 16 months old.
Tom has been receiving treatment including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but is now having a break until his next round of treatment.
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He’s also been having physiotherapy, with Kelsey joking he probably hates her as she’s put him on a strict diet too – to help get him fit and healthy for his next round of treatment.
Kelsey heaped praise on the love and support of their friends and family, and fans, for helping them through it.
Speaking on Loose Women on Friday, she also took a moment to credit his The Wanted bandmates Max George, Jay McGuiness, Nathan Sykes and Siva Kaneswaran.
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She revealed they’ve been in constant contact with Tom ever since the news, and have been a great support.
Kelsey told the panel: “The boys have been absolutely amazing. We speak to them every week.
“Siva lives in America, and he’s always calling to make sure Tom is okay.
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“Max has been unreal, Jay, everyone. It’s been really good for them actually to reconnect as well through this.”
On why they decided not to get a prognosis, Kelsey added: “I think Tom being Tom, he doesn’t need that and I don’t think it’s good for anyone. I don’t think we need to know.”
On coping with Tom’s illness, Kelsey shared that while she did have tough days she tries to remain positive.
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She said: “I’ve got an amazing family who literally live around corner. I have had days where I’ve had to call my mum and say, ‘you need to come and pick Aurelia up. I can’t cope’, like I am sat on the sofa crying
“But I just think for my kids and for the sake of Tom, I do have to get out of bed and I have to give them breakfast. I have to make sure Tom’s taking the right medication, making sure he’s getting to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. I just think it gets me through the day.”
Loose Women airs weekdays at 12:30pm on ITV.
Originally from https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/tom-parkers-wife-kelsey-praises-23042087