Boy diagnosed with cancer weeks after twin dies from brain tumour

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Doctors initially thought Jack Parton, now 15, had PTSD following the death of his brother Ben from a brain tumour in December 2019. He made Christmas so fun for us.” Despite his condition, brave Jack is this month taking part in Brain Tumour Research’s Wear A Christmas Hat Day in memory of his brother. I feel privileged to be his mum.” open image in gallery “This year I am asking friends and family to donate what they can whilst wearing their favourite Christmas hat during an open house on December 10 to support Brain Tumour Research.” Mel Tiley, community, development manager at Brain Tumour Research, said: “Ben’s story is devastating and we’re grateful to Julie for sharing this with us. You can hold your event on any other day in December to suit you.” Brain Tumour Research funds sustainable research at dedicated centres in the UK.