Jessie J recently got vulnerable with fans when she revealed her breast cancer diagnosis.
The singer said she is maintaining optimism about the situation and was grateful that doctors caught it early.
She also shared her plans for treatment, including when she would have surgery. After Jessie J disclosed her ongoing health battle, friends and fans wished her well and shared their experiences with cancer.
Jessie J Has Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Singer Jessie J has revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She shared the news on Instagram on June 3, telling everyone she is remaining positive despite the news.
She said, “I’ve always shared everything that I go through in my life. Before (my new song) No Secrets came out (in April), I was diagnosed with early breast cancer.
“She noted that the breast cancer was in its early stage, and she is holding on to the word “early. Cancer sucks in any form, but I’m holding on to the word early,” she said in the video.
Jessie J added that she has undergone various tests since her breast cancer diagnosis, and she will soon have surgery.
However, the surgery will have to wait until after her summer concert in England on June 15. In her usual humorous way, the singer joked that her surgery was a “dramatic boob job.
She said, “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.”
Jessie J also laughed about keeping her nipples after the procedure.
Jessie J Explains Reason For Sharing Cancer Diagnosis
Jessie J also explained why she decided to open up about her breast cancer diagnosis.
She said she chose to be “open and share it… One, because selfishly, I do not talk about it enough,” she said. “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.”
Friends and Fans React To Jessie J’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis
After Jessie J announced her breast cancer diagnosis, several of her friends took to the comment section.
Katy Perry and Leona Lewis were among those who wished her a quick recovery. Fans of the Flashlight singer also expressed their love and support on Onsite’s Instagram page.”I love me some Jessie J praying for her healing,” someone commented.
Another person said, “God got you! I am a 7 year survivor and I know if he did it for me he can do it for you.” A third person remarked, “Oh nooo we love you @jessiej !! Stay strong you got this.”
A fourth person also shared their story, writing, “I just went through radiation and taken pills! I know what you’re going through! I’m praying that you get through this with flying colors. Love you.”
It is heartwarming to see the outpouring of love for Jessie J after her breast cancer announcement. We wish the singer a swift recovery and strength for her and her family during this time.#Clique, share your thoughts in the comments.