Taylor Swift has shared with her fans the bad news that her mother has been diagnosed with cancer.
The 'Shake It Off' singer explained on Tumblr that she, as one of her Christmas presents last year, she requested her mother Andrea have a health check, and the tests revealed that her mother was ill. Taylor is choosing to keep the details of her mother's cancer, plus her treatment, private.
Taylor's mother is a regular presence at the star's concerts, but Taylor prepared fans for her absence when she goes on tour this year.
"She wanted you to know why she may not be at as many shows this tour. She's got an important battle to fight."
Taylor Swift has urged her fans to send their own parents for health checks
And the star, who is known for her close relationship with her fans, used the statement to urge youngsters to keep an eye on their parents and urge them, too, to go for health checks.
"She wanted you to know because your parents may be too busy juggling everything they've got going on to go to the doctor, and maybe you reminding them to go get checked for cancer could possibly lead to an early diagnosis and an easier battle... Or peace of mind in knowing that they're healthy and there's nothing to worry about."
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 19: Taylor Swift is seen in New York City on December 19, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Ignat/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) (credit:Ignat/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12:Taylor Swift performs during the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2014, hosted by Z100 New York and presented by Goldfish Puffs at Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for iHeartMedia) (credit:Dimitrios Kambouris via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Singer/songwriter Taylor Swift attends z100s Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage) (credit:Jim Spellman via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Singer Taylor Swift attends 2014 Billboard Women In Music Luncheon at Cipriani Wall Street on December 12, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage) (credit:John Lamparski via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Taylor Swift attends the Jingle Bell Ball at 02 Arena on December 7, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn McCormack/WireImage) (credit:Eamonn McCormack via Getty Images)
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LONDON - DECEMBER 2: Models walk the runway for THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. The show is scheduled to air Tuesday, Dec. 9, 10:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Taylor Swift (Photo by Heather Wines/CBS via Getty Images) (credit:CBS Photo Archive via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Taylor Swift performs as models walk the runway at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show at Earls Court on December 2, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images) (credit:Samir Hussein via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Taylor Swift attends the after party for the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show at Earls Court on December 2, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Pascal Le Segretain via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 23: Singer Taylor Swift poses in the press room at the 2014 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 23, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) (credit:Jason LaVeris via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Taylor Swift performs during New Year's Eve 2015 in Times Square on December 31, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/WireImage) (credit:James Devaney via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Taylor Swift performs during New Year's Eve 2015 in Times Square on December 31, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/WireImage) (credit:James Devaney via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 17: Taylor Swift is seen in TriBeCa on January 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Alessio Botticelli/GC Images) (credit:Alessio Botticelli via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Recording artist Taylor Swift attends the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute To Industry Icons honoring Martin Bandier on February 7, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Taylor Swift attends the Elle Style Awards 2015 at Sky Garden @ The Walkie Talkie Tower on February 24, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn McCormack/WireImage) (credit:Eamonn McCormack via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Taylor Swift attends the BRIT Awards 2015 at The O2 Arena on February 25, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage) (credit:Samir Hussein via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 29: Taylor Swift arrives at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on March 29, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)