{"id":542357,"date":"2026-07-24T18:21:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T18:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/542357\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T18:21:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T18:21:10","slug":"singer-nivea-reveals-chronic-myeloid-leukemia-diagnosis-at-44-as-she-shares-how-treatment-changed-her-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/542357\/","title":{"rendered":"Singer Nivea Reveals Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Diagnosis at 44 as She Shares How Treatment Changed Her Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"

Singer Nivea Hamilton has revealed she was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia<\/a> earlier this year, saying she is undergoing treatment and has gained a new perspective on life since learning she has cancer.<\/p>\n

The Grammy-nominated singer, 44, first disclosed her leukemia diagnosis during a July 21 episode of Cadillac Chronicles<\/a>, where she said her treatment was going well and that she remained optimistic about her future.<\/p>\n

“Well, first of all, I was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year, and I’m so grateful to God. I’ve been going through treatment, and everything is going great so far. And I expect it to continue. Amen, amen, amen,” she said.<\/p>\n

Two days later, Nivea identified the disease as chronic myeloid leukemia, or CML, in a statement to People<\/a>. She said her diagnosis was confirmed after two bone marrow biopsy procedures, noting that the first procedure was unsuccessful.<\/p>\n

The singer said she was relieved to learn she did not have a more aggressive form of cancer that would have required chemotherapy, although she acknowledged that her diagnosis has changed her life.<\/p>\n

Treatment Is Working as She Focuses on Gratitude<\/p>\n

Hamilton said she has been undergoing treatment and expects it to continue to work, while continuing to pursue music, motherhood and her education.<\/p>\n

The singer, known for songs including “Laundromat” and “Don’t Mess With My Man,” said the experience has prompted her to reconsider what matters most.<\/p>\n

“It just helped me put a lot of things in perspective,” she said during the interview, adding that she now lives with gratitude.<\/p>\n

Hamilton is also studying audio engineering, a skill she said she has long wanted to learn. She continues to spend time with her children and remains active in her music career.<\/p>\n

Her comments offer a glimpse into how a cancer diagnosis can reshape a person’s priorities even when treatment is progressing well.<\/p>\n

CML Is a Blood Cancer That Can Develop Quietly<\/p>\n

Chronic myeloid leukemia<\/a> is a type of blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow, where blood cells are produced. It is generally a slow-growing form of leukemia in its chronic phase and is often associated with an acquired genetic change known as the Philadelphia chromosome<\/a>, which leads to the production of an abnormal protein that drives the uncontrolled growth of certain white blood cells.<\/p>\n

Unlike some cancers that are strongly associated with inherited mutations or lifestyle factors, CML is generally not considered hereditary. It is also not believed to be caused by something a person did or failed to do.<\/p>\n

The disease can be difficult to recognize because some people have few or no symptoms at first detection.<\/p>\n

Hamilton said learning that CML was not hereditary or something she had done to cause the disease was a relief, although she described the diagnosis as puzzling.<\/p>\n

Leukemia itself is not a single disease but a group of cancers affecting blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow. Different types can behave very differently and require different treatments.<\/p>\n

Hamilton also clarified that she was relieved she did not have a more aggressive cancer requiring chemotherapy. However, treatment decisions for CML depend on the individual patient, the phase of the disease and other clinical factors.<\/p>\n

Taking Life Day by Day<\/p>\n

Despite the uncertainty that can accompany a cancer diagnosis, Nivea said treatment is working, and she is determined to continue doing the things that give her life meaning.<\/p>\n

“I am and have been very blessed in this life and won’t ever take it for granted,” she said in her statement.<\/p>\n

The singer also thanked fans for their support and prayers, saying she remains focused on her health, her children and her creative ambitions.<\/p>\n

For the singer, the diagnosis has brought a renewed sense of urgency to a life that she says she no longer wants to take for granted. As she continues treatment, she is also using the moment to pursue long-held goals and to remind others that a cancer diagnosis can be life-changing without defining an entire life.<\/p>\n