Pop star shares ‘lows and highs' amid breast cancer diagnosis
Jessie J has updated fans amid her recent breast cancer diagnosis.
The English singer, 37, shared 'some of the honest lows and highs' of her journey in an Instagram post Monday.
'I will always show the good and hard bits of any journey I go through,' Jessie J wrote. 'Grateful to my doctor / surgeon and all the nurses who cared for me and all my family / friends who came to visit. 🫂 I am home now, to rest and wait for my results 🤞🏻 Chanan is in a nurse outfit. No no, he isn't, but funny to imagine. Still hugging everyone going through something tough right now. We all got this!"
The Instagram post contained several photos, including ones of the 'Bang Bang' singer before and after surgery. It also had pictures of Jessie J with her boyfriend Chanan Safir Colman, who was at the hospital with their 2-year-old son Sky. The 'Price Tag' singer posted a photo and video of her relaxing with her son in her hospital bed as well.
Jessie J, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, revealed she was 'diagnosed with early breast cancer' in an Instagram video posted Tuesday, June 3.
'I'm highlighting the word 'early,'' Jessie J said while emphasizing the importance of early detection. 'Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding onto the word 'early.''
The Grammy-nominated songstress added that she was 'going to disappear for a bit' following her performance at Summertime Ball in London, which occurred on June 15.
'Today, this show, is my last show before I go and beat breast cancer,' Jessie J told the crowd, according to a TikTok.
'This being my last show before I go and have surgery and all the things, is the most special thing and I am so grateful for this life,' the singer said before performing her latest single, 'Living My Best Life.'
Jessie J's latest Instagram post received tons of supportive comments from fans such as 'you're made of strong stuff my girl' and 'sending lots of love and healing energy.'
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