Kylie Minogue has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The singer, who will be 37 later this month, cancelled her sell-out tour of Australia after the diagnosis, her touring company said.

In a statement, Kylie said: "I was so looking forward to bringing the Showgirl tour to Australian audiences and am sorry to have to disappoint my fans.

"Nevertheless, hopefully all will work out fine and I'll be back with you all again soon.''

Her management said the diagnosis was confirmed this week during a visit to Melbourne.

In a statement, it said: "Whilst at home in Melbourne with her family this week prior to her Australian Showgirl tour, Kylie was diagnosed with early breast cancer.

"She will undergo immediate treatment and consequently her Australian tour will not be able to proceed as planned.''

The singer has already taken the Showgirl tour around the UK and Europe.

She was due to perform in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth over the next month.

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