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High Performance

High Performance

Leadership, growth and business development 821,000 subscribers

The Accidental Cancer Discovery That Saved Anastacia

11.09.2026
Published: 11.09.2026 Category: Leadership, growth and business development

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Global music icon Anastacia has faced breast cancer twice, first diagnosed at just 34 at the height of her career and again ten years later. In this special episode, created in partnership with Postcode Lottery, she joins Jake to share how those experiences shaped her outlook on life. Anastacia opens up about taking back control, the optimism that has carried her through difficult moments, and why early detection remains so important to her. The conversation also highlights the work of Breast Cancer Now and the difference funding raised by Postcode Lottery players helps make. Anastacia kicks off her UK and European tour on 15th September, including a show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley on Saturday 26th September. Tickets available from Anastacia.com/live. Postcode Lottery manages lotteries for 20 charities. A minimum of 30% of each ticket price goes to charity. 18+, conditions apply. Not available in Northern Ireland 0:00 Career and life background 2:30 The first diagnosis 5:48 Processing the news 8:20 Facing the treatment 10:42 Media intrusion 13:54 Gaining control 17:27 Resilience and optimism 24:35 Cancer recurrence 28:10 The role of family and support 33:28 Personal growth and perspective 41:13 Advocacy and charity work 51:50 Final advice #HighPerformance #anastacia #breastcancer

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