Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding, who lived in Bucks, has revealed she is battling cancer.

The singer, who lived in Cadsden, told fans on Twitter that she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which has now spread to other parts of her body.

The 38-year-old musician shared a photo of herself in hospital, saying: "I hope you are all keeping safe and well during these uncertain times.

"I’ve not posted on here for so long, thank you to everyone who has reached out to check in on me, it really does mean a lot.

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"I feel now is the right time to share what’s been going on.

"There’s no easy way to say this and actually it doesn’t even feel real writing this, but here goes.

"Earlier this year I was diagnosed with breast cancer and a couple of weeks ago I received the devastating news that the cancer has advanced to other parts of my body.

"I’m currently undergoing weekly chemotherapy sessions and I am fighting as hard as I possibly can.

"I understand this might be shocking to read on social media and that really isn’t my intention.

"But last week it was mentioned online that I had been seen in hospital, so I feel now is the time to let people know what’s going on and this is the best way I can think of to do so."

The star praised her "amazing" mum, family and close friends for helping her through the ordeal, adding that she is "doing my very best to keep positive".

She also thanked the "wonderful" NHS doctors and nurses who "have been and continue to be heroes".

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She finished her message by asking for privacy during the difficult time.

The messages have prompted an outpouring of support from her former Girls Aloud bandmates and fans.

The popstar did live in Cadsden, just outside of Princes Risborough, but reportedly put her home up for sale in 2017.

She switched on the Christmas lights in Princes Risborough in 2015.

Sarah hit the headlines after entering the Big Brother house in 2017 and was reportedly dating a High Wycombe plasterer at the time.