Halsey is staying transparent with fans about her health, sharing an update about recent chemotherapy treatments Thursday (Sept. 25) in a candid TikTok.
The clip opens with the pop star chilling at home, noting that they wanted to “come on here to give you guys a speed round of updates” — the first of which had to do with Halsey’s ongoing battle with a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. “Just did another few sessions of chemo,” the musician tells the camera before showing a small device attached to her collarbone and chest area. “Got a new port placed.”
Chemotherapy is a common way of treating lymphoproliferative disorders, according to Cleveland Clinic, and Halsey has previously been open about undergoing the intravenous procedure for her illness. The About-Face Beauty founder first revealed that they’d been diagnosed with the T-cell disorder, as well as lupus, in June 2024, and sang about experiencing severe health issues on album The Great Impersonator.
Lymphoproliferative disorders are conditions that affect white blood cells, including cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma. Some affect people’s immune systems, while others involve the uncontrollable multiplication of abnormal lymphocytes, according to Cleveland Clinic.
In the comments of her TikTok, Halsey discussed more about the side effects of chemo, sharing that it’s nearly impossible to even stand up “for like a week” after receiving the treatment. “You guys see me between treatment where I have energy,” they added. “The time flies by when I’m recovering so it doesn’t seem like as long, but it’s definitely a while.”
Elsewhere in the video, the hitmaker talked about her upcoming birthday — “I’ve been so busy I honestly haven’t even thought about it at all,” shared Halsey, who will turn 31 on Sept. 29 — and gearing up to hit the road again this fall. After finishing up the For My Last Trick Tour in July, the Americana star announced plans to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of debut album Badlands with a Back to Badlands trek kicking off Oct. 14.
Watch Halsey’s update below.