Jessie J discloses early breast cancer diagnosis
Jessie J has disclosed that she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer.
On Instagram, the 'Price Tag' hitmaker shared a video of herself detailing her diagnosis, which she discovered before her latest song 'No Secrets' came out.
'Before 'No Secrets' came out, I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. I'm highlighting the word early,' Jessie shared.
'Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word early. I have been in and out of tests throughout this whole period."
According to Jessie, she wanted to be open about her condition to help herself process what she's going through.
'I just wanted to be open and share it. One, because selfishly, I do not talk about it enough. 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,' Jessie shared.
'I'm an open book. It breaks my heart that so many people are going through so much. Similar and worse."
Jessie also shared that she will 'disappear for a bit' after the Summertime Ball to undergo breast surgery.
'It's a very dramatic way to get a boob job. I am going to disappear for a bit after Summertime Ball to have my surgery and I will come back with massive t— and more music," she said.
In the comment section, celebrities such as Katy Perry, Leona Lewis, Rita Ora, Little Mix member Leigh Anne Pinnock, expressed their support for Jessie.
'Love you! We all are sending healing energy to youuu…" wrote Katy.
"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," said Rita.
According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide and 670,000 deaths in 2022 alone.
In the Philippines, one in four Filipinos develop breast cancer, making it one of the countries with the highest incidences of breast cancer globally.
—Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
GMA Network
3 hours ago
- GMA Network
PhilHealth expands coverage for kidney disease, heart conditions, emergency outpatient care
In a move aimed at alleviating the financial burden on patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and other critical health conditions, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has significantly expanded its benefit packages for hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplant, and even emergency outpatient care. According to Dr. Israel Francis Vargas, Senior Vice President of the Health Finance Policy Sector of PhilHealth, the changes were prompted by the alarming number of Filipinos developing end-stage renal disease. 'Napakataas na ng porsyento ng mga Pilipino na meron pong chronic kidney disease,' he said during a Bagong Pilipinas interview on Monday. (A high percentage of Filipinos now suffer from chronic kidney disease.) To respond to this public health crisis, PhilHealth has raised its annual coverage for hemodialysis from 90 to 156 sessions, now matching the standard of three dialysis sessions per week. The amount reimbursed per session also increased from ?2,600 to ?6,350. 'Ngayon po umaabot ng halos isang milyon ang benepisyo natin para sa hemodialysis,' Dr. Vargas noted. (Our hemodialysis benefit now reaches nearly ?1 million annually.) The benefit for peritoneal dialysis—an at-home alternative involving a catheter in the abdomen—was also expanded, now reaching ?500,000 annually for adults and ?1.2 million for children. 'Pwede itong gawin ng mismong pasyente kahit sa bahay, sa opisina, at anumang oras ng araw,' he explained. (Patients can do this themselves at home, at work, or at any time of day.) In just the first half of 2025, PhilHealth has already paid ?27 billion for over 2 million hemodialysis claims—almost equal to the ?28 billion it disbursed for all of 2024. For peritoneal dialysis, the agency paid ?121 million for 14,000 claims so far. Dr. Vargas also addressed concerns about delayed payments. 'Ngayon po, ang ating national average for payment ay around 23 days,' he said, adding that this is well ahead of the 60-day requirement and that the agency aims to reduce this further to just seven days. (Our national average for payment is now around 23 days.) The agency also expanded its Z-Benefit Package for kidney transplantation, raising coverage from ?600,000 to up to ?2.1 million for children and over ?1 million for adults. Notably, PhilHealth now covers transplants from deceased donors—previously limited to living donors. 'Kino-cover na rin po natin ang disease organ donors,' said Vargas. (We now also cover deceased organ donors.) Moreover, the post-kidney transplant care—which includes lifelong immunosuppressant drugs and regular lab monitoring—is also covered. For adults, this ranges from ?600,000 to ?660,000 per year; for children, it's up to ?1.7 million in the first year. Beyond kidney-related illnesses PhilHealth's expansion goes beyond kidney-related illnesses. As of February 14, it introduced a new outpatient emergency care benefit, covering patients who are treated in the ER but not admitted. This change fills a previous gap in the system. 'Kapag nadala ka sa ER at hindi ka na-admit, wala tayong benepisyo noon. Pero meron na po tayo niyan ngayon,' Vargas emphasized. (Previously, we had no benefit for ER patients who weren't admitted. But now, we do.) Moreover, patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction (heart attacks) can now receive up to ?130,000 for medication-based treatment and up to ?530,000 for surgical procedures like angioplasty. Cardiac rehabilitation (?66,000) and ambulance transfers (?22,000) are also included in the expanded package. Dr. Vargas emphasized the role of PhilHealth's bayanihan model in sustaining these benefits. He called on Filipinos to fulfill the 4Ms: magparehistro (register), mag-update (update information), magbayad (pay premiums), and mag-avail (use benefits). These, he said, ensure the sustainability and reach of PhilHealth's services. 'Ang ating mensahe, hindi lamang sa mga may chronic kidney disease, kundi sa lahat: kung hindi man natin nagagamit ang ating PhilHealth ngayon, tandaan natin, ito ay para sa panahon na kakailanganin natin ito.' (Our message is not just for those with chronic kidney disease, but for everyone: even if we don't use PhilHealth now, remember that it's for the time we will need it.) — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
7 hours ago
- GMA Network
Your most trusted news, now on the go: '24 Oras Podcast' drops on June 23
In another innovative step to bring comprehensive news accessible to more audiences, GMA Integrated News is thrilled to announce the launch of '24 Oras Podcast' this June 23. Through '24 Oras Podcast,' listeners can tune in to the Network's flagship newscast "24 Oras" with weekday anchors Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales, and Emil Sumangil, and catch up on the weekend's top stories on "24 Oras Weekend" with Ivan Mayrina and Pia Arcangel. With fresh episodes dropping daily on GMA Integrated News' streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts, listeners can now experience the same comprehensive news coverage and in-depth reporting in a highly accessible audio format. This makes it easier than ever for Filipinos to stay informed on the go, whether they're commuting, exercising, or simply prefer to listen to their news updates. 'We understand our audience consumes news in various ways. By bringing our flagship newscasts 24 Oras and 24 Oras Weekend to the podcast space, we're providing another convenient avenue for them to stay connected with the most trusted news in the country. The '24 Oras Podcast' is another testament to GMA Integrated News' commitment to delivering news across all platforms, reinforcing 'Mas malaking misyon, mas malawak na paglilingkod sa bayan,' says Senior Vice President and Head of GMA Integrated News, Regional TV and Synergy Oliver Victor B. Amoroso. The '24 Oras Podcast' is developed by GMA Integrated News Digital Strategy and Innovation Lab, in collaboration with 24 Oras and GMA New Media Inc. 'Adapting 24 Oras into a podcast extends the accessibility of our newscast beyond television. From a production perspective, it's a strategic way to repurpose our content and reach on-the-go audiences—making news more convenient and accessible without compromising the credibility and depth of our journalism,' says Assistant Vice President and Cluster Head of GMA Integrated News Antonio Magsumbol. 'The 24 Oras Podcast is part of GMA Integrated News' push to make journalism more accessible in the digital age. It's not just about putting our newscast on a new platform but also about meeting young Filipinos where they are, with news they can listen to anytime, anywhere,' says Senior Manager and Deputy Head of Digital Strategy and Innovation Lab Bernice Sibucao. Stay informed and catch the '24 Oras Podcast' beginning June 23 on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more stories about the Kapuso Network, visit
GMA Network
a day ago
- GMA Network
DOH: 6% increase in dengue cases in May 2025 not alarming
The 6% increase in dengue cases observed in two weeks of May is not alarming, the Department of Health (DOH) said Sunday. DOH spokesperson Albert Domingo, in an interview on Super Radyo dzBB, said 6,192 dengue cases were logged from April 27-May 10, while 6,217 dengue cases were recorded from May 11-24. 'It's not alarming dahil alam natin na ito 'yung panahon na talagang tumataas [ang dengue cases],' Domingo said. 'Nawa'y huwag na nating hayaang lumobo [ang dengue cases],' he added. (It's not alarming because we know it's the season when dengue cases increase. Let's work together to avoid the increase of dengue cases.) Domingo also noted that the country is within the global standard of maintaining the fatality rate caused by dengue. 'Mababa nga ang ating case fatality rate, nasa 0.4% ang ating nakikita. Sa 100 na Pilipino na may dengue, apat lang ang namamatay. Well within the global standard na magaling,' Domingo said. (Our case fatality rate is low. We are seeing it at 0.4%. Out of 100 Filipinos with dengue, only four die. Well within the global standard, which is good.) According to Carlo Mateo's dzBB report, the Quezon City local government unit said dengue cases jumped from 60 to 81 from morbidity week 20 to 24. In the past four weeks, the average daily cases also increased from nine to 11. A total of 304 dengue cases were recorded from morbidity weeks 20 to 24. Bilang ng mga tinamaan ng dengue sa Quezon City, umakyat sa 81. | via @SurfaceCarlo — DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) June 21, 2025 DOH earlier reported that more than 19,000 cases were logged in Metro Manila from January to May 17, 2025. This shows a 224% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Domingo urged the public to keep their surrounding areas clean to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds. In February, DOH launched the 'Alas Kwatro, Kontra Mosquito!' to intensify dengue prevention and control efforts across all government offices nationwide. —KG, GMA Integrated News
