Jessie J Opens Up About Recovery Struggles Following Mastectomy

• Jessie J continues healing from mastectomy, candidly sharing her physical and emotional challenges (hair loss, soreness).
• Ongoing symptoms like cording and uneven reconstruction highlight the lingering impact of surgery.
• She’s juggling motherhood, music, and recovery while planning another procedure later this year.
• Hospitalization due to post-op complications spotlighted vulnerability amid resilience.
• Despite all, she’s preparing a televised return and new music—reshaping her career around her well-being.

British pop superstar Jessie J, diagnosed with early breast cancer in June 2025, recently completed a mastectomy and reconstruction but is now sharing deeply personal details of her recovery. In a candid Instagram video shared August 12, she warned fans that her hair has been “falling out like crazy since the surgery.” At the five-week mark in her recovery, she reflected on the process with a mix of reality and resolve.

The Singer Revealed Her Hair’s Falling Out Since Surgery

Jessie J combed her shoulder-length curls from inside a closet, gently making herself up before the camera. “My hair has been falling out like crazy since the surgery,” she admitted, noting the importance of documenting her healing journey with authenticity. This revelation has become a raw and resonant moment for fans witnessing her vulnerability.

Despite progress, physical discomfort remains central to her recovery. Jessie shared: “I’ve still got quite a lot of cording—that’s my main focus,” referencing Axillary Web Syndrome, which is known to restrict arm movement and cause pain. “My boobs still aren’t even. It’s still so sore,” she added while placing her hands on her chest in the IG clip—underscoring how uneven reconstruction and tender implants continue to affect her daily life.

She Cannot Do Everything—Balancing Roles Shifts And Her Perspective On Life Has Changed

Jessie J acknowledged the emotional challenge of redefining her pace amid motherhood, artistry, and healing. “I know I can’t do everything that I was supposed 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,” she said, expressing both frustration and determination.

This experience has prompted introspection. Jessie said, “You are always gonna leave some people disappointed. My perspective on everything has changed so much.” Her openness invites fans to understand that recovery is more than physical—it’s a shift in values and priorities.

Another Surgery Is Planned Later This Year

Beyond her current healing, Jessie revealed that another surgery awaits: “Another surgery needed this year. I can do it. Raising a toddler. I can do it. Releasing new music. I can do it.” She frames this future procedure not as defeat, but as part of a life rewoven around health, family, and artistry.

Just six weeks post-op, Jessie was unexpectedly hospitalized after experiencing symptoms suggestive of a blood clot. While doctors ruled that out, they found an infection and fluid in her lungs. Despite breathing difficulties, she chose to continue recovery at home—remarking, “The recovery physically is far from quick or easy” and acknowledging the struggle of balancing motherhood with healing.

 

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Amid adversity, she finds light in creativity and performance. Jessie is reportedly poised to return to television with a guest spot on Strictly Come Dancing this September, alongside performances at Radio 2 in the Park—her first steps back into live engagement.

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