Jessie J's Heartfelt Update: Facing Breast Cancer Surgery and the Challenge of Missing Her Son

Jessie J's Breast Cancer Battle: Singer Shares Honest Update from Recovery

In a candid post on Sunday, Jessie J gave her fans an update on her breast cancer recovery, revealing she's "feeling good" and "getting better each day" after undergoing crucial surgery in June.

The 37-year-old pop star, who recently celebrated four weeks since her mastectomy, shared a series of black-and-white photos showcasing her progress while convalescing at home. The pictures feature Jessie cradling her two-year-old son Sky, whom she's currently missing as he visits relatives in Denmark with his father, basketball player Chanan Colman.

"I'm not allowed to pick Sky up for a few months and that has been a difficult adjustment," Jessie wrote. "I just want to hold him like this and spin around. But in the bigger picture it's a small sacrifice to have my health and to still be here."

Jessie, who is currently recovering with the help of her immediate family, revealed she's experiencing some delayed sadness and frustration as she processes her diagnosis and upcoming treatment.

"I didn't really have a lot of time to process what was happening or what was going to happen," she shared. "So I'm currently experiencing some delayed sadness and frustration by having time to process what IS happening."

The singer, who has been open about her journey since being diagnosed with breast cancer, expressed gratitude for the support of her loved ones.

"My adhd and ocd still going strong," Jessie joked, while also acknowledging the challenges she's facing as a mother. "I just want to hold him like this and spin around."

As Jessie continues on her road to recovery, she remains committed to raising awareness about breast cancer and its impact on women worldwide. According to Breast Cancer Now, more than two million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year globally.

What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, affecting over 55,000 women in the UK each year and claiming the lives of 11,500. In the US, it strikes approximately 266,000 women annually, with 40,000 fatalities.

So, what causes breast cancer? A cancerous tumour develops from an abnormal cell that has been damaged or altered by something that affects certain genes in the cell. This makes the cell multiply "out of control."

While breast cancer can develop for no apparent reason, there are several risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing the disease, including genetics.

The symptoms of breast cancer typically include a painless lump in the breast, although most lumps are not cancerous and are fluid-filled cysts. The first place breast cancer usually spreads to is the lymph nodes in the armpit, which can cause swelling or lumpiness.

Diagnosing breast cancer involves an initial assessment by a doctor, followed by tests such as mammography (a special x-ray of the breast tissue) and biopsy (removing a small sample of tissue for examination under a microscope).

Treatment options may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormone treatment. A combination of two or more treatments is often used to combat the disease.

This article was first published on The Scholarly Note.