Jessie J, who is best known for her impressive singing career, has spoken about her early breast cancer diagnosis and the way it has affected her life.
Jessie J, the singer who was diagnosed with cancer, has stated that she won’t “sit down and be quiet and cry” and will instead make a promise to sing as loudly and proudly as she can. The 37-year-old, who goes by Jessica Cornish, has revealed how early breast cancer affected her and how it affected her daily life.
The mother-of-one announced her diagnosis in June, and a few weeks later, she underwent her first operation. Jessie described how she delayed her surgery that month in an interview with Women’s Health UK to prepare for Capital’s Summertime Ball.
She continued, “I feel bad that not everyone who undergoes cancer surgery experiences that moment.” 80, 000 people cheered, not because I sang well or wore a certain outfit. We hoped this would go well and said, “We love you, we’re behind you.”
We don’t have to sit down and cry because we have cancer, so we’re not handcuffed. I’m going to scream “Bang Bang” the loudest I can.
The lyrics to the song Bang Bang, which she first sang with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, are about having confidence and self expression.
Jessie wants to alter the cancer narrative, saying, “Oh, you should go away and deal with it privately and quietly. Nobody ought to be aware of it. Nobody wants to see how ugly you look. And when everything is finished, and everything is perfect, return. That’s not who I am.
“I did a show the day after the miscarriage, even after the miscarriage.” I was grieving while I was on the stage, which was the show.
And she hopes that speaking out loudly about the illness rather than hiding behind her. People constantly tell me that a friend checked her breasts after hearing my story, she continued. They discovered a lump, which is cancer, and it has been detected early. I’m in a puddle right now. So, yes, I’ll continue to emphasize how crucial it is.
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The singer-songwriter made it known in August that she needed to have another operation before the end of the year, which caused her to postpone her upcoming tour.
The US leg of her tour has been postponed, and her UK and European tour dates have been postponed until April 2026.
After her surgeries, she returned to performing in September, at BBC’s Radio 2 in the Park in Chelmsford. In November she was seen hugging the Princess of Wales at the Royal Variety Performance.
Both women have shared experiences of receiving cancer treatment in the public eye, despite the fact that she described it as a “mum to mum” experience at the time.
Jessie also spoke to Women’s Health about how she reached out to presenter Davina McCall, who announced her breast cancer diagnosis in a post on Instagram last month.
This is your thing, the singer said, “I’ve never spoken to [Davina] before, but I reached out and said, “This is what’s helped me, maybe it can help you.” You make the necessary bubble.
Sky Safir Cornish Colman, the singer’s son, was born in London in 2023 despite having a miscarriage in November 2021.
Jessie has struggled with ill health her entire life, having been diagnosed with a heart condition at the age of eight, having experienced a minor stroke at the age of 18 and having briefly lost hearing in 2020.
She said, “So many things have happened to me since I was young.” I’ve always had obscure medical problems that (doctors) can’t figure out.
Nothing has caused me any harm. I think I’ve done everything in my power to assist others. Even if all it’s about is to write about it is.
With Domino, Price Tag, and Bang Bang, the singer-songwriter has three number one songs on the UK singles chart.
Her first studio album in almost a decade, Don’t Tease Me With a Good Time, was released on November 28. It is said to have captured her final ten years’ raw highs and lows. She claimed last month that her cancer had altered her outlook on life at the LP launch in London.
She continued, “I’m just grateful for the lessons and grateful honestly for the connectivity that has given me with so many cancer patients. I wouldn’t have had the beautiful conversations I’ve had. Additionally, I’ve grown up better as a parent and a better person. I’ve never given a damn about the little things. Some things no longer stress me out because you just have to sit down when life turns into something you feel powerless to control.
Jessie won four Mobo awards in 2011 including the Brit Award for rising star and the best UK act, best newcomer, best song for Do It Like a Dude, and best album with Who You Are.
Jessie also praised her partner, Chanan Colman, as well as her “extraordinary” dad. They first got together in 2021, but they kept things a secret until they were spotted together in Los Angeles in 2022.
While on Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island, the singer and former basketball player later confirmed their relationship.
She remarked, “Chanan is the most amazing father. He is such a stand-up father and man, and it is obvious that he loves our son Sky first. He’s been really good at challenging me with how I’m looking after myself because he’s an ex-athlete and also has no assistant. Every so often, my mother will come and offer assistance. But when I’m at work, Chanan frequently has Sky.
The full interview with Jessie J can be found in the December 23rd issue of Women’s Health UK.
Source: Mirror
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