Jessie J has shared the “crazy” side effect of her breast cancer surgery in a candid video.
The singer, 37, was diagnosed with early breast cancer in June and had a mastectomy and breast reconstruction that month.
She has since revealed she will need further surgery soon, days after being rushed to hospital with an infection and fluid in her lungs.
In a video shared on Instagram on Tuesday, The Price Tag singer said she has been suffering with hair loss since the initial surgery.
“My hair has been falling out like crazy since the surgery. Five weeks today since my surgery and I'm feeling okay,” she shared.
“I've still got quite a lot of cording so that's my main focus.”
Cording, also known as Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS), is a condition where cord-like structures develop under the skin, usually in the inner arm, after breast cancer surgery.
It can feel like a tight band under the skin, causing pain and restricted movement in the arm and shoulder.
Jessie added: “My boobs still aren't even, it's still so sore.”
The Bang Bang singer then shared her hopes for the future and her two-year-old son Sky.
“I'm just trying to figure out what the next six months will look like,” she said.
“I know I can't do everything that I was suppose to be doing but I just want to be able to make it work the best I can for everybody, me, Sky, my fans but in the right order.
“You are always gonna leave some people disappointed. My perspective on everything has changed so much.”
The London-born singer captioned the video, which was filmed two weeks ago: “A minute and a bit of me being frantic and oversharing.”
Fans shared their support in the comments section.
“Seven weeks post surgery! Wow amazing praying for you!” one wrote and another enthused: “Calm and considered. It’s so admirable, you do you and what’s meant to follow will follow.”
“We love you. Be kind to yourself and continue to carve out your definitions of happiness. Sending so much love to you and your family,” a third penned.
Jessie revealed last week that she has to undergo more surgery.
The Do It Like A Dude wrote on Instagram: “I can rest, parent AND release new music.
“I didn't leave a major label after 18 years to be scared to re write the rules to fit around my life/health and just make it realistic on what I can deliver in all roles in my life.”
Confirming she will be going under the knife again, she added: “Another surgery needed this year. I can do it.”
The singer welcomed her son, Sky Safir Cornish Colman, in 2023, having had a miscarriage in November 2021.
She has battled with ill-health throughout her life, having been diagnosed with a heart condition aged eight, suffering a minor stroke aged 18 and having briefly gone deaf in 2020.
