Jon underwent treatment on 15 and 16 September, two years after first having a tumour removed.

The married father-of-three was home in time to celebrate his 44th birthday last Friday and posted on his Facebook page:

"Thanks for the happy birthday shouts, had a great day with friends and family and just being alive was special too!"

The Verve drummer Pete Salisbury, who deputised for Jon after his first operation, again filled in for him at a show at The Garage in London on September 25.

Jon Brookes first underwent treatment back in September 2010 after collapsing on stage at a gig in Philadelphia, USA.