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Jessie J suffers setback in breast cancer treatment

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  • Singer Jessie J has revealed she was hospitalised with an infection six weeks after undergoing surgery for breast cancer.
  • She had previously revealed an early-stage cancer diagnosis in April, leading to a mastectomy and breast reconstruction.
  • Initial concerns about a blood clot on the lung were disproven, with tests revealing an infection and fluid on her lungs.
  • The "Bang Bang" singer, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, discharged herself from hospital despite still feeling unwell and experiencing difficulty breathing.
  • She described the physical recovery as challenging and the mental impact as significant.
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