Halsey Reveals She's Going Through Chemotherapy

Halsey has always been open with her fans about her health and personal life, particularly about her long-standing health struggle with chronic illness.

The pop star, whose real name is Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, shared Friday a new update about recent chemotherapy treatments in a candid TikTok.

The footage opens with Halsey chilling at home, noting that they wanted to “come on here to give you guys a speed round of updates” — the first of which had to do with Halsey’s ongoing battle with a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. 

“Just did another few sessions of chemo,” she tells the camera before showing a small device attached to her collarbone and chest area. “Got a new port placed.”

Chemotherapy is a common way of treating lymphoproliferative disorders, according to the Cleveland Clinic, and the musician has previously been open about undergoing the intravenous procedure for her illness. 

The About-Face Beauty founder first revealed that they’d been diagnosed with the T-cell disorder and lupus in June 2024, and sang about experiencing severe health issues on the album "The Great Impersonator".

Lymphoproliferative disorders are conditions that affect white blood cells, including cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma. Some affect people’s immune systems, while others involve the uncontrollable multiplication of abnormal lymphocytes, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

In the comments of her TikTok, Halsey discussed more about the side effects of chemo, sharing that it’s nearly impossible to even stand up “for like a week” after receiving the treatment. 

“You guys see me between treatment where I have energy,” she said. “The time flies by when I’m recovering so it doesn’t seem like as long, but it’s definitely a while.”

The hitmaker talked about her upcoming birthday — “I’ve been so busy I honestly haven’t even thought about it at all,” shared Halsey, who will turn 31 on September 29 — and gearing up to hit the road again in the fall. 

After finishing up the "For My Last Trick Tour" in July, the "Americana" star announced plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut album "Badlands" with a "Back to Badlands" trek kicking off October 14.