John Newman to undergo surgery after brain tumour returns

'I have been monitored constantly since the first time I had the tumour removed,' the singer says

Newman has not let his tumour stop him working in the past few years

John Newman has said his brain tumour has returned but informed fans not to worry about him.

The 26-year-old singer, who is known for number one track "Love me again", first discovered he had a benign brain tumour in 2012 after he “started going blind.”

The tumour’s return is not thought to be life-threatening but it does have cancerous cells which Newman will undergo surgery and radiotherapy for next year.

He said he hoped his announcement would help raise awareness around the issue and encourage others to be tested.

“This was going to come out at some point and it's probably best it's out in the open now,” he told The Independent in a statement.

“I have been monitored constantly since the first time I had the tumour removed,” he continued. “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.”

“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!”

The news comes while Newman is currently in the middle of a promotional tour. The Brit-nominated singer has not let his tumour stop him from working over the past few years.