The singer, known for hits like “Price Tag,” opened up about the diagnosis and her decision to speak publicly, saying she hopes her story will help others facing similar battles.
“Hi, I’ve been going back and forth a little bit on should I share it ... knowing that the media are going to make this way bigger than it needs to be, but also knowing that I want to share it with my fans and the people that care about me,” she said, according to her Instagram post.
The singer went on to reveal, “Before ‘no secrets’ came out, I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. I’m highlighting the word early. Cancer sucks in any form, but I’m holding on to the word early, I have been in and out of tests throughout this whole period. I just wanted to be open and share it, one because selfishly, I do not talk about it enough.”
She said she decided to share the news in hopes of helping others going through similar situations as well as opening herself to support.
“I also know how much sharing in the past has helped me with other people, given me their love and support, and also their own stories,” she said.
Jessie J’s announcement was accompanied by her signature humor, with the post caption reading, “No (more) Secrets and is it too soon to do a remix called ‘Living my breast life’?” She added, “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 alongside it on the sidelines has given me the most incredible perspective. BUT... Your girl needs a hug.”
Fans and fellow celebrities quickly responded with messages of support. Singer Rita Ora commented, “Your 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.”
The organization estimates that in 2025, approximately 316,950 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 59,080 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) will be diagnosed in women. About 42,170 women are expected to die from the disease.
The average risk of a woman in the U.S. developing breast cancer in her lifetime is about 13 percent, or a 1 in 8 chance. The median age at diagnosis is 62, with a small percentage of cases occurring in women younger than 45. Incidence rates have been rising by about 1 percent per year, with a slightly higher increase among women under 50, which experts attribute to factors such as excess body weight and having children later in life.
Despite the seriousness of the disease, breast cancer death rates have declined by 44 percent since 1989, a trend attributed to earlier detection, increased awareness, and improved treatments. Currently, more than 4 million breast cancer survivors live in the United States.
