Singer Jessie J reveals she's been diagnosed with breast cancer
She will undergo surgery later this summer
Last updated 4th Jun 2025
Singer Jessie J has opened up about being diagnosed with "early breast cancer" and how she plans on undergoing surgery this summer. The Price Tag singer, 37, said in an Instagram video she has spent much of her recent time "in and out of tests".
"I was diagnosed with early breast cancer," she said.
"Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word 'early'.
"It's a very dramatic way to get a boob job. I am going to disappear for a bit... to have my surgery, and I will come back with massive t*ts and more music."
Jessie posted the emotional video with the caption: 'No (more) Secrets and is it too soon to do a remix called ‘Living my breast life’? 🥴
All jokes aside (You know it’s one of the ways I get through hard times) This last 2 months have been so amazing, and having this go on along side it on the sideline’s has given me the most incredible perspective. BUT… Your girl needs a hug. 🫂🫀🔋
Also not getting massive tits. Or am I? No no… I must stop joking.'
Jessie, whose full name is Jessica Cornish, said she announced her diagnosis publicly to help her process the news, and to show solidarity with others who are going through a similar experience.
"I just wanted to be open and share it, " she said.
"One, because, selfishly, I do not talk about it enough. I'm not processing it because I'm working so hard.
"I also know how much sharing in the past has helped me with other people giving me their love and support and also their own stories. I'm an open book.
"It breaks my heart that so many people are going through so much similar and worse-that's the bit that kills me."
She continued: "The timing of it has been mad but also beautiful and given me this incredible perspective in this time.
"But honestly I need to process it and talk about it and, I need a hug. You have loved me through all my good and hard times. And I don't want this to be any different."
Jessie J's debut single, 'Do It Like A Dude' was released in 2010, and since then she has had hits such as 'Price Tag', 'Bang Bang', 'Domino', and more.
Jessie welcomed her son, Sky Safir Cornish Colman, in 2023.
She has battled with ill health throughout her life, having been diagnosed with a heart condition aged eight, suffering a minor stroke aged 18 and having briefly gone deaf in 2020.