Janet Jackson has taken to social media to put an end to speculation surrounding her health after she was forced to postpone tour dates last month.
The singer slammed US reports claiming her family were "terrified" she could be facing a "cancer scare" after doctors reportedly found a growth on her vocal cords.
In a video posted on Twitter on Wednesday evening, the singer opens with her Unbreakable song The Great Forever which includes lyrics such as "Don't create the truth you like" before she saying she isn't suffering from cancer.
"Remember... believe it when you hear it from my lips," she wrote. "The rumours are untrue. I do not have cancer. I'm recoving."
She continued: "My doctors have approved my concerts as scheduled in Europe, and as I promised, the postponed shows will be reschedule."
The singer took to Twitter to address reports Hours before, a post on her account read: "It was Janet’s wish not to make any further comments about her health, however, because of the great concern from around the world, Janet will be releasing a personal message shortly -Janet’s Team."
Janet's post comes after it was claimed doctors found a growth on her vocal cords, with a source reportedly telling US website Radar Online: “It’s a medical condition that has to be taken care of immediately.
“They are all so scared that Janet may have cancer,” they reportedly addd. “The situation is really quite baffling because Janet does not smoke cigarettes and she lives a really healthy lifestyle.”
Janet postponed her Unbreakable Tour in December - making the announcement on her Instagram account.
The star kicked off her world tour in Vancouver in August and it was due to start again in January and run through to June.
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Writing on her official account at the time, she said: “Hey you guys… Happy Holidays to each and every one of you. I need you to know, I learned today, from my doctors that I must have surgery soon.
"It breaks my heart to tell you that I am forced to postpone the Unbreakable Tour until the spring. Every date will be rescheduled."
She told fans to keep their tickets and said they would be honoured when the new schedule is announced.
"Please pray for me, my family and our entire company during this difficult time. There will be no further comment.
"I love you all so much and am ever grateful for your understanding and your love. Gon' b alright."
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