Pop superstar Kylie Minogue has spoken for the first time about her undergoing surgery for breast cancer in Australia last month.

In a message on her website, the Australian star thanked fans for their support, revealing she is getting through the ordeal "one step at a time," reports entertainment portal Imdb.

Kylie said: "I was delighted to learn that some good things have come of all this. I've been informed that since my diagnosis thousands of women have become more aware than ever of the risk of breast cancer. As for me, I am getting through this one step at a time."

Kylie was also keen to dispel rumours about her stay in hospital. She added: "... rumours of my condition and treatments are rife and generally incorrect. ... the repainting of my hospital room pink... imported English body guards... an entire hospital wing for my entourage and other equally ridiculous stories."