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Olivia Newton-John confirms breast cancer has returned

Olivia Newton-John has revealed her breast cancer has returned - 25 years after her first successful battle made her an advocate for fighting the disease.

The British-born star has postponed a tour of the United States and Canada following her new diagnosis.

The 68-year-old said she will undergo a short course of radiation, as well as natural therapies, upon the advice of specialists at a cancer research center named after her in her adopted home of Melbourne, Australia.

The singer "is confident she will be back later in the year, better than ever, to celebrate her shows", a statement by her management said.

She is best-known for starring in the 1978 musical comedy Grease alongside John Travolta.

Newton-John was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, forcing her to halt her schedule.

The experience had a major impact on Newton-John who became an advocate for research into cancer and for early detection.