Mysterious Girl singer Pete's older brother, 54, was diagnosed with life-threatening cancer of the kidney and the Andre family has endured a tough fortnight as they rallied around sick Andrew.
Speaking to OK! magazine about the time since the diagnosis, Pete said: "It's been a pretty hard two weeks, to be honest - the most important weeks of my life."
The pop star, 39, has now returned from Australia where his brother underwent an operation to treat the disease - but the Andre clan is still distraught as Andrew battles to beat his illness.
Pete explains: "We were pretty positive that the operation was going to be a success because, according to the scan, there was a major chance that it was, but there was no definite way of knowing until after the operation.
"As a family we have always felt so blessed to have avoided cancer - it's the one word that has never entered our family - so when Andrew was diagnosed it was terrifying. My parents are in an awful state. It's a huge operation."
He added: "If the cancer has spread it could be fatal. There are times when he can't get up and other times he's up and about and happy."
The father-of-two left children Junior, six, and Princess Tiaamii, four, with their mother Katie Price before he dashed to be with his family but, even though his kids understand their uncle is ill, they haven't grasped the full extent of the situation.
Peter said: "They know I've been away because Uncle Andrew is poorly, as I have spoken to them every day. Junior has been speaking to Andrew and he keeps asking him if he has been bitten by a snake as that's what he associates with Australia which has made Andrew laugh."
The singer admits he would drop everything for his brother, insisting his loved ones come first.
He adds: "As soon as I was told it was so serious, I got on a flight, even though I'd just got back from Zanzibar. I didn't even think about it. Family comes first."
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Peter Andre dashed to Australia earlier this month to be by his cancer-stricken brother's side, and the star has now spoken about his heartache after hearing the "terrifying" news of Andrew's illness.
Peter Andre dashed to Australia earlier this month to be by his cancer-stricken brother's side, and the star has now spoken about his heartache after hearing the "terrifying" news of Andrew's illness.
Peter Andre is to follow in his ex-wife's footsteps and appear at Oxford University, after Katie Price wowed students and scholars with her performance at...
god its like its only ever happened to him, Jesus there's plenty of us out there that have family or friends hit by Cancer and yes its awful but why do they have to make it so public if its a family matter keep it at that not get every newspaper and magazine to do write ups for you, another money making scheme and seems he's jumped at the chance hence making it so public.
Not only that but everyone feels so sorry for him what about his Brother jesssssssus me me me
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mslouise: god its like its only ever happened to him, Jesus
Why do these people have to make it public. Sorry but I think this should be a family thing `just because your in the public eye why broadcast it to the whole nation. There has been many stars who had this horrible thing and have never mentioned it.
alanfinddlay1: Why do these people have to make it public. Sorry
NO, me me me me me, i love my children(insert names) me me me me, my brother has cancer, me me me me, did i mention i was married to Jordan, me me me me me me me, look at me i am soo beautiful, me me me.
Ohffs: NO, me me me me me, i love my children(insert
Peter Andre is nothing but a total MEDIA W**RE ... he'll do anything to get his name in the press - even selling his family and their suffering just to keep his face in the news. He has NO talent at all, but he's top of the class when it comes to selling himself to the highest bidder. He's even worse than his ex-wife. At least she's honest about what she does.
Karoline_Evis: Peter Andre is nothing but a total MEDIA W**RE ...
Funny how everyone thought Kylie was a heroine playing out her breast cancer in the public eye ? And Gloria Hunningford...we all sympathised with the public struggle of her daughter who later died. There are lots more too !
Maybe there is one rule for men and another for women ?
lilly4: Funny how everyone thought Kylie was a heroine playing out
I don't think Kylie ever cashed in on her breast cancer - she went out of the media spotlight to be with her family - she behaved with dignity and class. She wasn't on the cover of cheap tabloids every week telling us about her struggle. So you really cannot compare her with Peter Andre. As for Gloria Hunniford - to be blunt - I think she has benefitted from her daughters death. You cannot get her off daytime TV talking about it at every opportunity. She's made a career out of it. Every time she pops up it's "oh no, here she is yet again!"
Karoline_Evis: I don't think Kylie ever cashed in on her breast
Obviously this pr*ck hasnt been in the news lately, everyone knows somebody whether a relative or a friend who has had this disease, they just got on with it and didnt look for front page news, he's an absolute ass*ole.
bodyjewels: Obviously this pr*ck hasnt been in the news lately, everyone
What purile nonsense why tell OK or was that to pay for the flight and of course his kids dont understand at their age. I sincerely hope his brother recovers from this dreadful disease but lets hope hes not using as a vehicle for more publicity to 'enhance' his lacklustre career and marriage to a plastic doll.
Zeeta: What purile nonsense why tell OK or was that to
I said the same earlier, I wish the man, Peter, no ill will or indeed his poor brother, but why sell this to OK. I think all his creditability has gone out of the window. I'm not going to name call him or bad mouth him, but this situation doesn't smell right to me at all..
karenfitzjohn09: I said the same earlier, I wish the man, Peter,
I wish his brother a full speedy recovery.
On viewing the cover today in WHS of the mag in which Peter talks of his 'trauma' etc I was utterly disgusted. His trauma must manifest itself in 'mysterious' ways, as he has posed the hell out of himself and then dared to mention the cancer – it's nothing but utterly sickening. I thought of him as a tad annoying but harmless and alright person up until seeing the cover. I challenge anyone to see that cover, match it up with the text, and then not be sickened at the depths some will go to to seek attention.
Jan420: I wish his brother a full speedy recovery. On viewing
Perhaps the photo was from an archive? eg not directly linked to his interview comments. I don't know as I haven't seen either, but reports with quotes are often published with historical photos.
Just a possibility...?
amandajholmes: Perhaps the photo was from an archive? eg not directly
I hear what you're saying, Amanda – but they never (or very rarely) are, not unless the cover girl/guy are dead. And I didn't look inside to see if the latest promotional pics in the interview matched the one on the cover. If they do, then he posed like that amidst all his 'trauma' ... in which case he can't get any lower. But yes, there's always the possibility that he hasn't had any latest pics and there are none inside. Ooh your cat just moved lol
Jan420: I hear what you're saying, Amanda – but they never
OK so his brother has got cancer, my thoughts go out to the brother and i hope he makes a speedy recovery, my sister-in-law had cancer of the kidney and had one of her kidneys removed and after almost 12 months she's recovered. My brother-in-law and members of my own family and some of my friends have died of cancer but we didn't need to tell the world about it and make out they were the only ones that had cancer like andre is doing
sabpol: OK so his brother has got cancer, my thoughts go
What some appalling people have said on here about Peter Andre is just terrible , I hope you never find your selves in this situation. May god bless you and your family Peter, hoping all goes well for your brother
wendle: What some appalling people have said on here about Peter
Pete I pray your brother can beat this terrible disease,my thoughts are with you all.I no only too well what your brother is going through.God bless you all.
Pete I would also like to apolagise on behalf of the people on hear who have written such terrible things,lets hope they never have to go through something like this.
Salimeja: Pete I pray your brother can beat this terrible disease,my
What is so special about his brother is the same as is special about all those millions afflicted by cancer, namely that each and every one of them is important no matter whose brother or sister they are, or if they have a brother or sister. They are all people in need of care, encouragement and support, and none of them should be denigrated or considered unimportant because of what friends or family do or don't say. Cancer is a dreadful thing, and it costs us nothing to wish someone well when they are faced with it, no matter who their relatives are or what those relatives do or say.
annimaih: What is so special about his brother is the same
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First Posted: 28/02/2012 12:45 Updated: 28/02/2012 14:42