What if the vibrant rhythm of the '80s hid a silent battle? Lisa Lisa, the voice that powered a generation's dance floors, was secretly fighting breast cancer at the tender age of 21, a revelation that underscores the hidden struggles even icons face.

The pop icon, known for hits like "I Wonder If I Take You Home," recently opened up about her deeply personal ordeal, a decision fueled by a desire to share her story of resilience and inspire others. At the height of her career with Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Velez, as she's also known, received the devastating diagnosis of stage zero (ductal carcinoma in situ) DCIS. This form of breast cancer, while considered early stage, demanded immediate and aggressive treatment, including chemotherapy. What makes Lisa Lisa's story particularly poignant is that she chose to navigate this challenging chapter in near-total secrecy, a choice reflecting the stigma surrounding cancer diagnoses in the 1980s.

Category	Information
Full Name	Lisa Velez (also known as Lisa Lisa)
Birth Date	January 15, 1967
Age (as of November 2024)	57 years old
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Executive Producer
Known For	Lead vocalist of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, freestyle music icon
Musical Genre	Freestyle, Pop, R&B
Key Albums	Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force (1985), Spanish Fly (1987), Straight to the Sky (1989), LL77 (Solo Album)
Notable Songs	"I Wonder If I Take You Home", "Can You Feel the Beat", "All Cried Out", "Head to Toe", "Lost in Emotion"
Cancer Diagnosis	Stage Zero (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ - DCIS) Breast Cancer at age 21
Treatment	Chemotherapy
Current Activities	Touring, Serving as Madrina of NYC's Puerto Rican Day Parade (2024), Executive Producer and Star of Biopic "Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story"
Personal Life	Maintains close friendships with collaborators like Tony Menage
Biopic	"Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story" (Lifetime film)
Reference Website	AllMusic - Lisa Lisa Profile