Marianne Faithfull has successfully completed treatment for breast cancer and described the experience as “extremely positive” overall.

The 59 yead old musician had to cancel a European tour after being diagnosed in September but her spokesperson has now confirmed she’s making a “rapid return to full health” after surgery.

In an accompanying statement, Marianne commented: “it has been an extraordinary experience and, in many ways, extremely positive. I didn’t realise how many true friends I had. I feel so lucky and loved and thank everybody for all their good thoughts.”

She is expected to start touring the US and Europe again in March next year.