Australian actor Hugh Jackman has revealed yet another cancer scare after a recent screening forced him to undergo two biopsies.
He took to Social Media to urge his followers to stay safe in the sun, saying that his problems started many years ago.
You’ve heard me talk about my basal cell carcinomas before. And I’m going to keep talking about them, if need be. If just one person remembers to put on sunscreen with a high SPF, I’m happy. pic.twitter.com/J1srAzWQt0
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) April 3, 2023
Jackman's first skin cancer scare came in 2013 when he posted a photo on his Instagram account showing his bandaged nose. He revealed that he had undergone surgery to remove a basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer. The actor had ignored a small spot on his nose for years, and it turned out to be a cancerous lesion.
In 2014, he had another skin cancer scare and again took to Instagram to share the news. He revealed that he had undergone surgery to remove another basal cell carcinoma, this time from his left nostril. He also posted a photo of himself wearing a bandage on his nose, with the caption, "Another Basel Cell Carcinoma [sic]. All out now. Thanks, Dr. Albom and Dr. Arian. PLEASE! PLEASE! WEAR SUNSCREEN!"
His third skin cancer scare came in 2016 when he underwent treatment for another basal cell carcinoma on his nose.
Hugh encourages his fans to use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and get regular skin checks from a dermatologist. He also founded the Laughing Man Foundation, which is dedicated to raising awareness for skin cancer and other health issues.
According to CANSA Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. It develops when the skin cells are damaged by the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The damage can lead to the growth of abnormal cells, which can spread and become cancerous. Skin cancer can occur in any part of the body, but it is most commonly found on the areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck, arms, and legs.
