Sally Kum, associate director of nursing, health information at Breast Cancer Now, said:
“We’re sorry to hear the news of Jessie J’s diagnosis of early breast cancer – we send our best wishes and support to her and her family.
“We know that receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be devastating – and every 10 minutes someone in the UK hears this life-changing news. While breast cancer is less common in younger women, around 10,000 women aged under 50 are diagnosed each year in the UK.
"We know firsthand from women we speak to that being diagnosed with breast cancer as a younger woman can feel incredibly isolating. By sharing her own experience, Jessie is shining a spotlight on the reality of being diagnosed with breast cancer as a younger woman and on the importance of early detection of the disease whatever your age.
“It’s crucial that women are empowered to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and the importance of regular breast checking, – which is as simple as TLC, touch, look, check - as the sooner breast cancer is diagnosed, the greater the chance of treatment being successful. Further information can be found at breastcancernow.org/checking
“And if you’re looking for support or information about breast cancer we’re here with free, tailored support, including our Younger Women Together groups - find out more at breastcancernow.org. You can also speak to Breast Cancer Now’s expert nurses by calling our free, confidential helpline on 0808 800 6000 or via email.”