Singer Jessie J has revealed she 'sobbed' upon seeing her breast cancer surgery scars for the first time. The 37-year-old, who underwent urgent surgery in June, said the emotional moment came when her mother was massaging her chest.
In an interview with The Sunday Times' Culture Magazine, the 'Price Tag' singer explained: 'The other night. Mum was massaging my boob for me, because I can't touch the scars. And I started sobbing, 'I can't believe this has happened.' She was like, 'I wish it was me,' and then I'm crying, she's crying… I'm so glad it's not her.'
Jessie J, who has a young son, had a full mastectomy due to the size of the lump, but was fortunate that the cancer was caught early, meaning she did not require radiotherapy or chemotherapy. However, she confirmed she will need further surgery to improve symmetry and is not yet cancer-free.
Despite her health challenges, the singer is determined to return to music. Her new single 'Believe in Magic' is due for release on August 29. She told fans on Instagram: 'Another surgery needed this year. I can do it. Raising a toddler. I can do it. Releasing new music. I can do it.'
She added: 'Instead of stopping and disappearing and waiting for the timing to be perfect to release music again. It's never the perfect time. Because grown up life is layered and has highs and lows and we just have to keep living in all of it.'
