Kylie Minogue has posted a message on her website saying that whilst she still faces a "long road" to recovery following her diagnosis and surgery for breast cancer, she's being well looked after, and feels that good things have come about as a result of her illness. The singer said: "Rest assured I am being well looked after, though it will be a long road ahead. I am getting through this one step at a time and your messages of support have been greatly appreciated."
She continued: "I was delighted to learn that some good things have come of all this. I've been informed that since my diagnosis thousands of women have become more aware than ever of the risk of breast cancer. Being 'breast aware' plays a major role in early detection so I was especially pleased to hear that younger women, in particular, are being more proactive with breast examination and talking to their doctors."
She went on to thank fans for the contributions they have made to cancer charities - £3300 were donated to the Kylie Minogue Breast Cancer Fund in the first 24 hours of its existence - and said she was "overwhelmed by your show of generosity and understanding". Kylie also said that she would be continuing treatment for the disease once she returns to Europe. The singer also refuted recent accusatory reports in the press about the nature of her hospital treatment, saying "Rumours of my condition and treatments are rife and generally incorrect. Unfortunately, it still seems that the truth doesn't get in the way of a story."