Chris Hughes has announced his brother is cancer-free, four months after he revealed his sibling had been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
The Love Island star, 26, took to Instagram to share a sweet snap of him and sibling Ben, 27, with the caption: 'He's cancer free baby.'
He was soon inundated with well-wishes from his celebrity friends, with fellow Love Islanders Gabby Allen and Kem Cetinay and reality star Mario Falcone sending love.
Wonderful news: Chris Hughes has announced his brother is cancer-free, four months after he revealed his sibling had been diagnosed with testicular cancer
The happy news comes less than four months after Ben shared an update on his condition and revealed that his cancer hadn't spread.
Ben had a long week's wait after undergoing a CT scan and having his bloods taken and has been recovering after his a testicle removed in late January.
Taking to Instagram, Ben thanked his followers for their support following what has no doubt been a very trying time.
Relief: The happy news comes less than four months after Ben shared an update on his condition and revealed that his cancer hadn't spread
He said: 'It’s been a very long couple of weeks!! But so MANY positives to be taken from it. My operation went really well and the surgeon was pleased with it!
'The CT and bloods came back showing that the cancer hasn’t spread.
'I’m just having a few weeks rest on the sofa being looked after by family and friends, watching a lot of day time tv!!!'
He continued: 'Thank you everyone for all your support and messages it is what has kept me going reading them all!! I will keep fighting this horrible disease!!'
Brothers: The Love Island star's sibling found out in January that he had testicular cancer after discovering a lump hours after Chris underwent a live examination on TV
Ben has been keeping his followers updated and revealed he was going into theatre to have his testicle removed at Cheltenham General Hospital.
Things appeared to have gone well, with Chris sharing videos of him resting on the sofa following the important procedure.
The former Love Island star's sibling found out earlier this month that he had testicular cancer after discovering a lump hours after Chris underwent a live testicular examination on This Morning.
Ben took to his Instagram on Tuesday night to share a selfie of himself in bed, he captioned it with: 'Big day tomorrow got to be at the hospital at 7:30!! That's when the fight really starts!'
Candid: Ben had shared a candid update on Wednesday as he revealed he was going into theatre to have his testicle removed after his cancer diagnosis
He then continued to share updates on Wednesday, as he shared a Boomerang with his brother Chris, as he added: 'Getting this done!' as he checked himself in at Cheltenham General Hospital.
Ben then bravely shared a black-and-white video of himself just ten minutes before his theatre operation, he captioned it with: 'Really bad case of hat hair!! What an outfit though...'
In the post, he revealed: 'Just going into theatre, ten more minutes and we will be well away.
'The next time I speak to you guys will be when I have woken up!'
Brave: Ben took to his Instagram on Tuesday night to share a selfie of himself in bed, he captioned it with: 'Big day tomorrow got to be at the hospital at 7:30!!'
Chris also took to his Instagram to share a video of him with his brother in his hospital ward ahead of the operation.
He later shared a video of him and his family tucking into breakfast as they nervously await for Ben to come out of theatre.
Ben went on to share an update later on Wednesday, revealing that the surgery went well and that he was feeling a bit 'croaky'.
Remaining positive: He then continued to share updates on Wednesday, as he shared a Boomerang with his brother Chris, he said: 'Getting this done!'
Brave: Ben then bravely shared a black-and-white video of himself just ten minutes before his theatre operation as he shared details to his followers
After surgery: Ben went on to share an update later on Wednesday, revealing that the surgery went well and that he was feeling a bit 'croaky'
There for one another: Ben revealed earlier this month on This Morning that he would be having his testicle removed on Wednesday
He told This Morning last week: 'I've just got a nut-sized ball on my testicle. Quite large.
'I had a CT scan and I haven't picked the results as of yet, and I will then find out if the cancer has spread into any other parts of my body. Fingers crossed it hasn't spread.
'I'm booked in for my operation next Wednesday to remove the testicle, so I'm just wanting these CT scans to come back good and I can get this out.'
Helping: Dr Chris Steele was reminding viewers how to check for lumps with the use of a piece of fruit
What's more, Ben has been told his sperm count was 'very negative' after he underwent some tests ahead of freezing his sperm.
He explained: 'I did my first sperm banking the day before yesterday and my doctor rang me that evening and said, "I think you should know, the tests we did on your sperm weren't great. Your semen sample came back with a very negative sperm count, if any at all."
'That pretty much means I've got no sperm present in my semen at that time.
'They're going to do another test tomorrow and hopefully with a bit of luck it shows up some results.'
Love: Chris shared this childhood picture of himself and his beloved brother on Instagram, writing; 'A sad day. My brother was diagnosed with testicular cancer this lunchtime, in which we pray for a kind prognosis'
Ben also thanked his brother for doing the live examination on This Morning, which led to his diagnosis.
He said: 'Within seven weeks of me checking myself to getting my diagnosis that I have got testicular cancer, it's remarkable really.
'He's the one to thank in all of this. Because if he didn't do it I would still be in the dark now.'
Speaking in a joint interview with Ben on This Morning, Chris said: 'It's all been a bit of a blur, It's remarkable really.'
Lovely: Ben kindly thanked his followers for their kind words and support as he revealed doctors have
