Jessie J's devastating admission after being diagnosed with breast cancer

Daily Mirror

04-06-2025

Jessie J has opened up about her health after announcing she has been diagnosed with the early stages of breast cancer at the age of 37, but has vowed to continue working
Jessie J has said she needs time to "process" her breast cancer diagnosis. The Laserlight hitmaker recently took to social media to announce she had been diagnosed with "early breast cancer".
The 37-year-old charttopper has said she's spent her time "in and out of tests" and will undergo surgery later this month to remove the tumour. "I just wanted to be open and share it," she said, before explaining that she hasn't been processing the devastating news.
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Jessie said she had been holding onto the news for nine weeks before speaking publicly about her diagnosis. But while the news was truly devastating, she was hopeful after being told her condition was in the "early" stages. She has also said the news has been "beautiful" and given her a new sense of perspective.
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Taking to her Instagram Stories, the singer told her 13.9 million followers: "Just shared (posted) something super personal I have been holding onto for 9 weeks. The timing of it has been mad but also beautiful and given me this incredible perspective in this time.
"But honestly, I need to process it and talk about it, and I need a hug. You have loved me through all my good and hard times. And I don't want this to be any different." Sharing a video about her diagnosis, Jessie said: "I was diagnosed with early breast cancer.
"Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word 'early'. It's a very dramatic way to get a boob job. I am going to disappear for a bit after Summertime Ball to have my surgery, and I will come back with massive tits and more music."
While her diagnosis was scary, she admits sharing it as a sign of solidarity to others currently battling the disease. She added: "I just wanted to be open and share it. One, because, selfishly, I do not talk about it enough. I'm not processing it because I'm working so hard.
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"I also know how much sharing in the past has helped me with other people giving me their love and support and also their own stories. I'm an open book. It breaks my heart that so many people are going through so much similar and worse—that's the bit that kills me.
"The timing of it has been mad but also beautiful and given me this incredible perspective in this time. But honestly, I need to process it and talk about it and, I need a hug. You have loved me through all my good and hard times. And I don't want this to be any different."
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Captioning her post, the singer said: "No (more) Secrets and is it too soon to do a remix called 'Living my breast life'? All jokes aside (You know it's one of the ways I get through hard times) This last 2 months have been so amazing, and having this go on alongside it on the sidelines has given me the most incredible perspective. BUT… Your girl needs a hug. Also not getting massive tits. Or am I? No no… I must stop joking."
Her post which has been liked over 69,000 was flooded with messages of support from dozens of famous faces. Leigh-Anne Pinnock said: "Sending you so much love," alongside three heart emojis. Michelle Visage typed: "Sending you so much love and healing energy."
"Sending so much love I have every confidence you will beat this," said Paloma Faith. Gaby Roslin penned: "Sending you so much love and enormous hugs." "Jessie you're amazing and of c you got this you're a superwoman," said Pixie Lott. Hits Radio presenter James Barr added: "Sending you so much love. Breaks my heart you have been holding that, thanks for sharing. We can all be here for you now. Sending healing energy."
Jessie is due to perform at Capital FM's Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on June 15, before undergoing surgery.