Kylie Minogue reveals second cancer diagnosis in new documentary

Pop star Kylie Minogue has revealed in her new Netflix documentary series, titled 'Kylie', that she was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time in early 2021. The singer, now 57, previously battled the disease in 2005 at the age of 36. Minogue stated she kept the 2021 diagnosis private at the time, noting that she felt like a shell of herself during her recovery. She chose not to share the news publicly, even during the success of her 2023 Grammy-winning hit 'Padam Padam', due to the intense media scrutiny she faced during her first diagnosis. The documentary, which debuts on Wednesday, explores her career, her transition from Australian soap operas to global pop stardom, and personal archives. Minogue explained that her song 'Story' from the album 'Tension' was inspired by this challenging period. She ultimately decided to disclose the information to provide support to others who might benefit from health check-ups.