Singer Jessie J has revealed she recently underwent breast cancer surgery and is now recovering at home while awaiting her results. The 37-year-old star took to social media to share an intimate glimpse into her experience, showcasing the “honest lows and highs of the last 48 hours.”
A Journey Shared
In a heartfelt post, Jessie J expressed gratitude to her medical team, thanking her doctor, surgeon, and “all the nurses who cared for me.” She accompanied her message with a series of candid photos and videos from her time in the hospital, staying true to her promise to “always show the good and hard bits of any journey I go through.”
The Essex-born singer first disclosed her early breast cancer diagnosis at the beginning of June, a revelation that garnered widespread support from fans and fellow artists alike. At the time, she indicated that her surgery would take place after her performance at Capital’s Summertime Ball, a mini-festival held at London’s Wembley Stadium on June 15th.
Support and Resilience
Her recent social media update on Monday night included touching images of her partner, Chanan Safir Colman, and their son visiting her in the hospital, highlighting the crucial support system around her during this challenging time.
Among the videos shared, one particularly poignant clip showed Jessie J singing from her hospital bed just before her surgery, demonstrating her trademark resilience and spirit. Another video, characteristic of her humor, showed her post-surgery holding up a bottle of blood drained from her breasts, jokingly referring to it as a “goji berry smoothie.”
Jessie J’s openness about her breast cancer journey continues to resonate with many, offering a raw and honest perspective on health challenges and the importance of support.
