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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
British singer Jessie J reveals early breast cancer diagnosis: 'Your girl needs a hug'
British singer Jessie J has shared that she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. The singer opened up about her health in a candid video posted to Instagram on Tuesday, where she admitted she had been debating whether or not to speak publicly. 'I want to share it with my fans and the people that care about me, and also I'm a sharer. I've always shared everything that I go through in my life. Before No Secrets came out, I was diagnosed with early breast cancer,' Jessie said in the video. A post shared by Jessie J (@jessiej) The pop star released her song No Secrets in April. Emphasizing that the diagnosis was made at an early stage, she added, 'I'm highlighting the word early. Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word early.' She revealed she had been undergoing several medical tests in recent weeks. 'I have been in and out of tests throughout this whole period,' she said. Choosing to speak out now, Jessie said, 'I 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. 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.' Trying to find some humor in the difficult situation, she added, 'I'm getting to keep [my] nipples, which is good. 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 t*ts and more music.' In her caption, Jessie wrote, '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 along side it on the sideline's has given me the most incredible perspective. BUT… Your girl needs a hug. Also not getting massive t*ts. Or am I? No no… I must stop joking.'
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jessie J's devastating admission after being diagnosed with breast cancer
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. 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. 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. "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." 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.
Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Jessie J Says She ‘Needs a Hug' After Announcing Breast Cancer Diagnosis: ‘Highlighting the Word Early'
Jessie J has been diagnosed with cancer. Sharing the news with her fans via an Instagram video on June 4, the singer spoke about how her breast cancer in the 'early' stage and will be on a break from her music and promotions after her upcoming performance on June 15. Trying to make fun of the difficulties, she spoke about how it was a 'very dramatic way to get a b*ob job. The singer wrote, '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 along side it on the sideline's 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.' How Jessie J revealed cancer diagnosis Jessie J opened up about how she had a tough time deciding if she should share it with the world, 'I've been going back and forth about should I share it? I want to but there's lots of opinions outside.' Revealing the timeline of her diagnosis, she said, 'Before No Secrets came out, I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. I'm highlighting the word early. Cancer sucks in any form but I'm holding onto the word 'early'.' She also spoke about not being able to process the news, burying it under her work. The 37-year-old went on to talk about how she has been doing multiple rounds of tests and wished to be honest with her fans because they've given her love and support, which has helped her in the past. She added that she will be 'disappearing for a bit' after the Summertime Ball to undergo surgery, promising to come back with massive t*ts and more music. Check out Jessie J's announcement video below. Meanwhile, the singer has been dating basketball player Chanan Colman since 2021. The pair welcomed their son two years ago, in May 2023.
