Kylie breaks cancer silence

Jun 6, 2006, 2:10 GMT

Kylie Minogue has spoken for the first time about her struggle to beat breast cancer.

The pop singer - who was given the all-clear at the beginning of this year - says it has been a 'long, hard road' since her diagnosis last May.

The courageous singer - who underwent months of gruelling chemotherapy treatment - is now in the studio recording new songs.

She said: 'It's been a long, hard road to now but I'm feeling good and I want to get back into the swing of things.

'I'm still taking things slowly, but I've had a great week in the studio and things couldn't be any better.'

The diminutive star - who was forced to cancel the remainder of her sell-out tour after falling ill - credits her family with giving her the strength to fight cancer.

She told Australia's Sun Herald newspaper: 'I think it comes from my parents. I've got an incredible family and my parents are very happy, their marriage is a great thing to aspire to.'

Kylie, 37, revealed she dreams of starting a family with her boyfriend, French actor Olivier Martinez.

She said: 'Ollie is lovely. Our relationship has gone well from the beginning. I suppose it helps that he understands my career.

'Yes, I feel broody. It's only natural. It hasn't happened yet, but I hope it will someday.'

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