Jessie J has opened up about her cancer diagnosis, after originally finding a lump in her right breast this summer, which was removed after she underwent a mastectomy
Jessie J has revealed that there’s a chance her cancer “could come back”. The musician announced earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was undergoing treatment.
At the time, the 37-year-old remained positive after the disease was caught in the earlier stages, and it wasn’t an invasive form of the disease. But now, the Think About That hitmaker has revealed that despite undergoing treatment, there is a chance that the cancer could return in the future.
Jessie previously underwent a mastectomy as well as a second operation, which resulted in the hitmaker being forced to postpone her tour due to the complexities of her operation. Now, in a new interview, Jessie admits that while she understands there is a chance it could return, she’s not letting this slow her down.
Jessie, who recently performed at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard, admits that when she was first diagnosed, she “wasn’t scared,” but felt “out of control.” But while most people would instantly bottle things up, Jessie revealed that she’s a “sharer” and had no intentions of sitting at home. Instead, her diagnosis gave her a completely new outlook on life.
“I’ve been really lucky, super lucky to find it so early,” she told ABC News. She added: “It wasn’t invasive, thank God. I know there’s a chance it could come back, but until then, we’re living life.” Sharing her news so publicly was a huge decision as she wanted to break down the barriers surrounding the topic.
It comes after Jessie had an emotional conversation with Catherine, Princess of Wales, at the Royal Variety Performance, where the pair both spoke about their experiences with the cruel disease. Speaking of her conversation with the future Queen, Jessie said: “I hugged the Princess!”
She told the Mirror: “It was lovely, honestly. I think the whole feeling for me was obviously so personal. I felt that I was Jessica. I wasn’t Jessie J. I was just purely there to, like, represent the people that feel lost and lonely and scared, and that’s why I wore the sweatsuit to represent the people that are on the sofa feeling scared and alone and depressed, and it’s so beautiful what they’re doing.
“Kate and women just show they’re actually speaking up for people that feel suicidal and alone. And obviously, mum to mum, with breast cancer in the public eye, I wanted to acknowledge that. It wasn’t a moment that I even thought that people would even see, I was with her in that moment. It was lovely to have a second to just, honestly, give another mama a hug, see you.”
Jessie postponed her No Secrets Tour across the UK and Europe until next year while she awaits another operation. Speaking previously about her diagnosis, the singer said: “I’m just grateful for the lessons and grateful, honestly, for the connectivity that has given me with so many people having cancer.
“I wouldn’t have had the beautiful conversations that I’ve had. And I’ve been a better parent, I’ve been a better person. I’ve honestly not sweated the small stuff. Some things that used to stress me out don’t any more, because when life turns into something that you feel like you can’t control, you just gotta sit the f*** down.”
If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Breast Cancer Support.
Source: Mirror
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