Jessie J was laughing through the pain and fear as she faced her breast cancer diagnosis. Just days after revealing she has “early” breast cancer, the singer reflected on her health journey in a new video, revealing she had undergone several breast biopsies shortly before a scheduled performance.

The English pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer. She says she will undergo surgery after her performance at the London music festival Capital’s Summertime Ball next weekend.

Singer Jessie J refuses to let her breast cancer battle stop her from doing what she loves. “I had 5 breast biopsies the night before this show, I was in some discomfort but so hyped to do it and I didn’t want to cancel,