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Jessie J's Bold Cover Shoot After Cancer
22 Dec
Summary
- Singer Jessie J posed for a Women's Health cover shoot post-breast cancer surgery.
- She delayed surgery to perform and felt guilty about the opportunity.
- Jessie J aims to change cancer diagnosis narratives, refusing private suffering.
Singer Jessie J has graced the cover of Women's Health, showcasing her physical strength while candidly discussing her recent breast cancer experience. She underwent surgery in June for early-stage breast cancer, removing a lump from her right breast, and has acknowledged the ongoing possibility of the cancer returning.
During the interview, Jessie J revealed she postponed her surgery to perform at a concert, a decision that caused friction with loved ones. She expressed conflicting emotions, including guilt for having the opportunity to perform while many do not get such moments during their cancer battles. She chose to sing "Bang Bang" loudly, rejecting the idea that cancer diagnosis necessitates quiet suffering.
Jessie J is determined to alter perceptions of cancer diagnosis, advocating against private struggles and a forced return to normalcy. She asserts that "nothing has broken me" and believes her experiences can help others. The singer also shared advice with Davina McCall, encouraging her to create a necessary personal "bubble" during her own cancer journey.
