Jessie J, 37, diagnosed with cancer as she shares treatment plan: ‘That’s the bit that kills me’

Jessie was given the news back in April

Singer Jessie J announced she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer on Wednesday (June 4) and has since revealed she is now cancer free.

The Price Tag hitmaker, who used to be a judge on The Voice UK, found out about her diagnosis shortly before dropping her single, No Secrets, in April. It was her first release in four years. She also recently performed at the TV BAFTAs.

During her time away, Jessie, 37, welcomed her first child, son Sky, with boyfriend Chanan Safir Colman in 2023.

Jessie J has revealed she has early-stage breast cancer (Credit: Splashnews.com)

Jessie J reveals she has breast cancer

In an Instagram video shared during the early hours of Wednesday, the Grammy Award-nominated star admitted she had been “going back and forth a little bit on whether to share” the news with fans.

“I want to but there’s lots of opinions outside,” Jessie said, adding: “Also knowing that I want to share with my fans and the people that care about me, also I’m a sharer. I’ve always shared everything that I go through in my life.”

Jessie explained she was “diagnosed with early breast cancer” when No Secrets was released, stating: “Cancer sucks in any form but I’m holding onto the word early.”

She continued: “I have been in and out of tests throughout this whole period,” sharing that she had not been “processing it because I’m working so hard”.

Jessie will have surgery following her Summertime Ball appearance (Credit: Splashnews.com)
Describing herself as an “open book”, Jessie admitted it “breaks my heart that so many people are going through so much, similar and worse”, adding: “That’s the bit that kills me.”

“I just wanted to let you guys know it wasn’t something I planned. I’m getting to keep my nipples. That’s good, it’s a weird topic and a weird situation.”

It’s a very dramatic way to get a boob job.

On June 15, Jessie performed at Wembley Stadium for the Capital FM Summertime Ball. Following her performance, she revealed she will “disappear” to have surgery.

“It’s a very dramatic way to get a boob job,” she said, joking that she will return with “massive [bleep]s and more music”.

“Your girl needs a hug. Also not getting massive [bleep]s. Or am I? No no.. I must stop joking?” Jessie wrote in her caption.

Health update

Last night (June 5), Jessie performed an intimate gig at Ronnie Scott’s in London. While sharing a clip of the concert to her Instagram page, Jessie explained she “had 5 breast biopsies the night before this show”.

“I was in some discomfort but so hyped to do it and I didn’t want to cancel. The more I watch this show back I can see my brain working in complete over drive trying not to blurt it all out,” Jessie continued.

The Domino singer insisted that “laughing and making jokes in hard times” is how she is choosing to deal with the diagnosis.

‘Cancer has all gone’

Following her performance at Capital FM’s Summertime Ball, Jessie underwent her mastectomy, which she documented with fans.

Days after having the surgery, the Domino singer revealed today (June 26) that the cancer has been removed.

On her Instagram Story, she wrote: “Pros: Cancer has all gone.” Revealing the surgery went well, she added: “My nipple is where it used to be.”

As she continued to list her pros, Jessie said she can “watch Love Island with no guilt” and that she is able to get “rest and talk to friends more than ever”.

Other pros included her boyfriend, Chanan Safir Colman, and their son, Sky, who have been supporting her alongside her mother.

“My mum lives with us. Sky just being Sky. Chanan making me feel safe and the messages are 10/10,” she continued.

She also listed some cons, one being: “Not being able to be the mum I’m used to being and not picking sky up or the person I’m used to being tbh.”

She added: ‘The fear of not knowing if the cancer is all gone – the mental with this is [face in clouds emoji].”

Jessie explained the “pain and discomfort is ok and expected” but a “[bleep]head when I’m trying to sleep”. She added that another con is “not pooing from the anaesthetic and the painkillers”.

In a follow-up Story, she added: “Since my surgery I have only been on paracetamol and ibuprofen because my blood pressure is too low for anything stronger and even they have got be backed up like N old chimney. I have had laxatives, a good fresh diet, prunes, juices and your girl is 20% leg and 80% [poo emoji]. Any suggestions welcomed.”

‘I’m praying for you’

Following Jessie’s cancer announcement, showbiz pals rushed to her comments section and shared their support.

“Sending you so much love,” Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock wrote.

“Sending all the love J,” Leona Lewis added.

“We love you so much,” Rochelle Humes expressed.

“Sending you so much love and enormous hugs,” Gaby Roslin shared.

“You’re literally my favourite person and I’m praying for you you’ve got this. my mother had it and I know the surgery and any treatment on this matter is mentally tough so I’m here for you. X,” Rita Ora said.