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THE STAR, AGED 37, SAID 'I NEED A HUG' AS SHE REVEALED SHE HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH EARLY BREAST CANCER 08:27, 04 Jun 2025 Jessie J has been diagnosed with breast cancer and plans

to have surgery following her performance at this month's Summertime Ball. The 37-year-old singer said in an Instagram video she had spent much of her recent time "in and out of

tests". She added: "I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. 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 after Summertime Ball to have my surgery, and I will come back with massive tits and more music." 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."

Article continues below 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. She is scheduled to perform at Capital's Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, June 15. The NHS

says breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK. Anyone can get it. The health experts say: "It's important to check your breasts regularly so you know

what's normal for you. This makes it easier to notice any changes in the size, look or feel of your breasts." SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER Symptoms of breast cancer may include: * a

lump, or swelling in your breast, chest or armpit * a change in the skin of your breast, such as dimpling (may look like orange peel) or redness (may be harder to see on black or brown skin)

* a change in size or shape of one or both breasts * nipple discharge (if you are not pregnant or breastfeeding), which may have blood in it * a change in the shape or look of your nipple,

such as it turning inwards (inverted nipple) or a rash on it (may look like eczema) * pain in your breast or armpit which does not go away – breast pain that comes and goes is usually not a

symptom of breast cancer The NHS adds: "Some of these symptoms, including breast lumps, are very common and can be caused by other conditions. Having the symptoms does not definitely

mean you have breast cancer, but it's important to get checked by a GP. "If your symptoms are caused by cancer, finding it early may mean it's easier to treat." More

information is available on the NHS website here. Article continues below