Nadine Sierra has announced that due to health issues she will cancel months of her schedule.

In a statement posted to social media, the soprano said, “Hi Everyone 🙂 Wanted to say that I’m very sorry I’ve had to cancel the next couple of months of my schedule. It’s never an easy decision, but this period in my life has made it a bit necessary. I’d like to share a little bit of what’s been going on and send a little reminder to you ladies about getting things regularly checked should you have any issues or uncertainties of your own related to this.”

“Three years ago, I had to have two biopsies done on my left breast. I had some cysts that looked suspicious and thankfully, everything came out benign. However, one of these cysts/area of my breasts has become an issue over these past few years/has grown maybe triple in size. In recent months, it’s been causing a lot discomfort, pain, stress and a few new symptoms I hadn’t had before four months ago.”

“I’ve finally made the decision to make some time for myself and get it taken out completely. Of course, this takes time and I’ll need to allow myself to recover. Through these years, I’ve had this area of my breast checked, but it’s come to this point for me now. If any of you ladies out there are dealing with some complications related to this area of women’s health, please don’t delay getting regularly checked or fully resolved. I know I’m not a health professional; I’m just another woman wanting to give a friendly nudge to anyone dealing with the stress of having something like this and not sure what to do.”

“I wish you all the best and am looking froward to seeing you again when everything is taken care of on my end. Lots of love, Nadine.”

As a result, Sierra will not longer participate in the new production of “Maria Stuarda” at the Bayerische Staatsoper and will be replaced by Marina Rebeka. The soprano’s Spanish concerts are still on the schedule for January.