Selena Gomez Taking Chemo For Severe Lupus: What Motivates Her To Go On? Taylor Swift Helped Ex-Bieber Girlfriend Regain Self-Confidence

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BY Payal Pathak Oct 11, 2015 11:56 PM EDT

Selena Gomez, the 23-year-old famed actress and singer revealed her reason for canceling the tour dates to Asia and Australia. The young talent was diagnosed with lupus for which she needs chemotherapy. When asked about her 'no show,' she opened up saying that she was suffering from lupus and was undergoing treatment, said HollywoodLife

In a Billboard interview, the former Justin Bieber girlfriend said the lupus diagnosis would prevent her from appearing in the spotlight in 2014. Hence, she decided to focus on her health, saying that her condition could also be a stroke.

Gomez shocked her fans by cancelling all the 11-tour stops in Australia, Japan and Southeast Asia. News of Selena Gomez's illness spread online and rumors emerged about the singer-songwriter's speculated drug addiction, said etonline.

Her disclosure of lupus was not the actual shock, but her revelation that she underwent chemotherapy was a 'bolt' for her fans. Her statement about her condition drew her fans to deluge in sympathy for the star.

According to medical experts, severe lupus may threaten internal organs and oral steroids given to patients with lupus can have side effects. Depending on the nature of illness, treatment may be required throughout Selena's life.

Selena, who was rumored to carry Justin Bieber's baby while they were dating, said that her disease has progressed to the serious form and chemotherapy was necessary, BillBoard said.

While there is a possibility of Selena Gomez coming back to the music stage with a forthcoming world tour and a new album, she was thwarted by the negative tabloid stories, gossip and rumors.

Selena said the negativity and hatred in her life prompted her to take some time out for a 'revival,' adding that the hate in her life has motivated the singer. SG's BFF Taylor Swift is guiding her to trust others, said the teen idol. She was excited to share that Taylor's ability to care for other women has helped her re-gain self-confidence, etonline, shared.