Jessie J Hospitalized with Infection Following Cancer Surgery
Jessie J, the acclaimed British singer known for hits like “No Secrets,” has been hospitalized due to an infection, just six weeks after undergoing surgery for breast cancer. The 37-year-old artist, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, shared the news through her Instagram stories on August 3, 2023, detailing her ongoing health challenges.
In her posts, Jessie J revealed that she is experiencing “a little fluid on my lungs” and is still trying to determine the nature of her infection despite undergoing numerous tests. Initial symptoms had suggested a blood clot in her lungs, but this was later ruled out by medical professionals. “Finding it hard to breathe in, but I discharged myself last night (I hate being in hospital) and will continue the investigation as an outpatient,” she wrote, expressing her preference to avoid hospital stays.
Jessie also included a photograph from her hospital bed, showing an IV in her arm with the caption, “How I spent the last 24 hours.” This update follows her announcement in June about her diagnosis of “early” breast cancer. At that time, she informed her fans that she had been undergoing a series of tests and eventually had surgery to address the condition. In July, she shared that the results indicated the cancer had not spread, although she acknowledged that her recovery process would require significant time and further medical intervention.
Reflecting on her recent hospitalization, Jessie J described the experience as a crucial reminder from her body to take things more slowly. “This isn’t a speedy recovery,” she noted in her stories. “And it isn’t meant to be. That slow pace has been a hard reality to accept, to be honest. I love moving and working and being up and active but I can’t be right now, and that’s what it is.”
Later on August 3, in a lighter moment, Jessie J shared a humorous update, joking about her diagnosis. “I finally got a diagnosis for what was wrong with me, and apparently it’s called … dramatic?” she quipped, maintaining her signature sense of humor despite the challenging circumstances. “My symptoms are the same and no idea what’s wrong yet. But my sarcasm and sense of humor are holding on.”
As Jessie J continues her recovery journey, her transparency about her health challenges resonates with many of her fans, offering a glimpse into the realities of coping with serious medical issues while balancing a public life.
