John Newman has said he hopes his battle with a brain tumour will give hope to people in "far worse situations".

The Brit Award-nominated singer was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour in 2012, which was successfully removed.

However, the medics found a second tumour when Newman went for a routine MRI scan last year.

The Love Me Again singer told the Sun on Sunday's Fabulous magazine:

"It's right that I'm bringing attention to brain cancer to raise awareness.

"There are people in far worse situations than me and I want to give them a bit of hope."

The 26-year-old, who is set to undergo surgery and a round of radiotherapy, also said he was not surprised his tumour had returned.

Newman also said doctors do not yet know if the tumour is cancerous.

"They won't know until they get it out. They can only monitor it by speed of growth. The last tumour grew quicker because it contained cancerous cells," he told the magazine.

"They've been monitoring this one, waiting for the right time to remove it. I'm worrying about the six weeks of radiotherapy, which will wipe me out."

Newman also revealed how he turned down a role on a TV talent show to concentrate on his music career.

"I recently got offered to be (a judge) on The Voice UK," he said.

"I just like making and releasing music. I think the show is incredible but I don't regret saying no.

"If it's right, it'll come again in the future."