As Molly King’s dad dies of a brain tumour – the 8 signs you need to know
MOLLIE King has revealed the tragic news of her fathers death, just days before the birth her of her baby.
The Saturdays singer shared the sad news in an Instagram post, in which she explained that her dad, Steven King, had died of a brain tumour.
She captioned the images: “Heartbroken beyond words. In August, my family’s world was shattered when my Dad was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
“Last week, we had to face the day we hoped would never come and say goodbye. Dad, we love you with all our hearts and we will miss you every single day.
“You have been our hero and it’s impossible to think of our lives without you.”
She went onto reveal that her dad met her baby daughter Annabella, who she gave birth to last week.
Brain tumours are on the rise in England with a 50 per cent surge in cases since 2001.
The Brain Tumour Charity said the ageing population means more people are at risk and high-tech scans are detecting more cases.
Four in 10 cases don’t get caught until someone is in A&E, by which time survival chances are slim.
According to the NHS, the symptoms of a brain tumour depend on its severity and which part of the brain is affected.
However, there are 8 common signs that people can look out for if they are worried.
- Headache.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Blurred vision.
- Balance problems.
- Personality or behaviour changes.
- Seizures.
- Drowsiness or even coma.
Meanwhile, a new treatment has been found to stop aggressive tumours in their tracker, experts have revealed.
Researchers in Virginia, US, said the development is ‘promising’ in the fight against brain cancer.