Rhianna Benson
British singer Jessie J has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Taking to social media, the 'Domino' hitmaker, 37, shared the news of her health blow, revealing that the disease had been caught 'early.
"Cancer sucks in any form but I'm holding onto the word early," she said in a new video.
She went on to reveal that she'd received news of her condition several weeks prior, ahead of the release of her new single 'No Secrets' on 25 April. "Hi, I have been going back and forth a little bit on whether to share it," she continued in the video.
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"I want to but there's lots of opinions outside... 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.
"Before No Secrets came out, I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. Cancer sucks in any form but I'm holding onto the word early."
The chart-topper continued: "I have been in and out of tests throughout this whole period, adding that she had not been adequately '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."
The London-born star went on to admit: "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.
"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."
Jessie added: "To get diagnosed with this as I'm putting out a song called No Secrets, right before a song called Living My Best Life – which was all pre-planned, before I found out about this. I mean, you can't make it up."
The 'Price Tag' star went on to make a joke about her diagnosis, before revealing she was set to undergo an operation in the coming weeks: "It's a very dramatic way to get a boob job."
She continued by explaining she'd 'disappear for a bit after Summertime Ball to have my surgery and I will come back with massive t**s and more music.'
The mother-of-one echoed the lighthearted sentiment in the caption of her latest upload, writing: "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."
She joked again: "Also not getting massive t**s. Or am I? No no… I must stop joking."