Jessie J Reveals Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis: "I Am Going to Disappear for a Bit"

British singer-songwriter Jessica Ellen Cornish, aka Jessie J, has revealed that she had been recently diagnosed with “early breast cancer.”

The musician shared the health update on Instagram on Tuesday, telling her followers that the diagnosis came shortly before the release of her track “No Secrets” in April. “Before ‘No Secrets’ came out, I was diagnosed with early breast cancer,” she said. “I’m highlighting the word early. Cancer sucks in any form but I’m holding on to the word early.”

As she continued, she revealed that she has been “in and out of tests” since the release of the track and wanted to share the video in an attempt to be “open” about her journey with her supporters.

“I just wanted to be open and share it because selfishly, I do not talk about it enough,” she added. “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.”

She continued, “I’m getting to keep my nipples, that’s good. It’s a weird topic and a weird situation. And I know the press are going to say crazy stuff but you know what, 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.”

In closing her video to fans, Jessie J explained that she will “disappear for a bit” to undergo surgery following her performance at the Summertime Ball in England on June 15.

Celebrity friends and fans online were quick to extend their get-well-soon wishes to Jessie.

"You're literally my favorite 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," Rita Ora commented.

"Open book and open heart, we love you and support you always, sending you the best energy for a soon recovery ❤️ warrior," one fan wrote.

Jessie J’s decision to be open and honest with her health journey aligns with her comments from July, in which she revealed a recent diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive behavior (OCD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD).

“It’s empowered me and honestly sometimes has overwhelmed me all at the same time,” she explained, noting that the information had made her think about her life in a whole new way. “If there is one thing social media has given me, it’s the chance to relate, connect, and heal with strangers that have kind hearts and are going through a similar thing. I have always been honest in the journey I’m going through in life.”

Some of the Grammy-nominated artist’s other tracks include “Together Till Infinity,” “Heaven Bound,” “I Want Love,” and “Brave.”