Nightwish’s Floor Jansen to undergo surgery for breast cancer: “I am optimistic since my prognosis is good”

Nightwish’s Floor Jansen has shared the news that she has breast cancer, and will be having surgery tomorrow (October 27) to remove the tumour.

In a positive open letter to her followers, the singer says that her “prognosis is very good” following the diagnosis a couple of weeks ago, and that, “It seems to be a non-aggressive cancer, which seems to not have spread. I will keep my breast.”

Following tomorrow’s surgery she will be “cancer-free”, “plus a local radiation treatment that will take place three months after this surgery, hopefully”. Floor adds that: “We will know more after the surgery to see if this positive prognosis stands.”

As well as encouraging people to get mammograms – “If I might inspire you to take good care of yourself, then something good will come out of this cancer diagnosis” – Floor shares that, “If all goes as planned, I will be up and running in time for the European tour with Nightwish, that will start on the 20th of November! And I am optimistic since my prognosis is good! I promise to take good care of myself.

“I will be off the grid for a while to focus on myself.”

Read the full statement below:

Everyone at Kerrang! sends our love and best wishes to you, Floor.