‘Tiny Pretty Things’ star Barton Cowperthwaite reveals he has stage 2 cancer

• Barton Cowperthwaite confirms cancer diagnosis.
• The Netflix star has a brain tumor.
• He asks for financial help.

Tiny Pretty Things star Barton Cowperthwaite announced that he was diagnosed with stage 2 cancer after suffering a seizure.

He shared his diagnosis on social media and explained what his treatment will involve.

He confirmed that he will need to undergo brain surgery to remove the tumor and doctors are hopeful he will make a full recovery.

The actor started a GoFundMe campaign to help with medical expenses

Barton Cowperthwaite is diagnosed with stage 2 cancer

Through Instagram, actor Barton Cowperthwaite announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 2 brain cancer, sharing photos from the hospital.

«So…. Yesterday I was diagnosed with at least a stage 2 glioma. It is a fairly decent-sized brain tumor,» Cowperthwaite wrote.

«The tumor’s cells originate in the brain, so it’s not spread from a cancer anywhere else in the body,» he continued.

The actor, known for his talent and charisma, also explained what his treatment will involve.

What did the doctors say?

On his GoFundMe page, the popular actor said that the tumor is the size of a lemon.

«Doctors so far have said that it’s about the size of a lemon,» the actor explained in the description.

«[A]nd you know what they say, «when life gives you lemons… (have the tumor removed so we can) make lemonade!'» Cowperthwaite added.

The actor and dancer also explains what the money he raises will cover in terms of his treatment.

What is the next step for Barton Cowperthwaite?

Given the diagnosis and size of the tumor, the actor stated that doctors say his only option is to have the tumor removed.

«The only course of treatment is surgery. Removing as much of this sucker as possible is the best way to ensure I get to continuing living a full and happy life,” he noted.

He also mentioned that surgery will allow him to know the severity or grade of the tumor, crucial information for planning long-term treatment.

«I am currently interviewing with several different surgeons and facilities to decide what that best fit will be for treatment and recovery,» he added.

How will this affect the actor’s life?

The Netflix star stated that he will likely have to have regular scans for the rest of his life.

«It’s likely that I’ll need scans for the rest of my life, so I’m also looking for a place that gives off ‘good vibes’ for the long term,» he highlighted.

The actor is currently in the process of evaluating and selecting the most appropriate medical team and treatment center for his illness.

This news comes after a difficult year for Cowperthwaite, marked by professional challenges caused by the pandemic and the SAG strike.

What is next for Cowperthwaite?

Cowperthwaite explained in his emotional GoFundMe description that he had mixed feelings about asking for financial help.

«I was on the fence about starting a fundraiser because I consider myself to be someone who lives in extremely blessed and fortunate circumstances.”, he explained.

«But the financial requirements of this situation are very large and my family and I could use all the help we can get.»

He also thanked everyone  for their support and messages of encouragement.