Following years of treatment for basal cell carcinoma, the Australian actor Hugh Jackman has revealed that he is undergoing a new skin cancer screening. In an Instagram video, he advised followers to remain safe in the sun and revealed that his problems began 25 years ago.
Hugh Jackman disclosed he underwent two biopsies in response to a new skin cancer concern.
The Hollywood icon has been treated multiple times for basal cell carcinoma since 2013 when the first cancerous cells were removed.
Jackman, 54, stated in a new video shared on social media that he would receive the results of his biopsy within the next few days.
The Australian actor, known for films such as The Greatest Showman, Les Misérables, and the X-Men series, implored his 31 million Instagram followers and 15 million Twitter followers to always use sunscreen.
“I wanted you to hear it directly from me in case someone sees me on the street or something,” he said. “I’ve just had two biopsies done.”
The “awesome” physician of Jackman noticed “little things,” he continued. “May or may not be a basal cell. According to her, she does not know. I’ll find out in two or three days and let you know as soon as I do.”
He assured his audience that basal cell is easy to cure but advised sun protection.
“Just to remind you, basal cell carcinoma is the least dangerous of all skin cancers,” Jackman said. “However, I’d like to use this opportunity to remind you that summer is approaching.
Please use sunscreen if you are located in the Northern Hemisphere. It is simply not worthwhile. Regardless of how badly you want a tan. Trust me.”
The celebrity, who has a home in New York, stated that his cancer was a consequence of “stuff that happened 25 years ago [that is] coming out now” and advised others to “put on sunscreen. You will still have an amazing experience outdoors. Okay, then. Please be careful!”
Jackman wrote in the video’s caption, “I know you’ve heard me discuss my basal cell carcinomas before. I will continue to speak about them if necessary. And if it reminds just one individual to use sunscreen with a high SPF, I’ll be satisfied.”
What is basal cell carcinoma?
According to the NHS website, basal cell carcinoma typically manifests as a small, glossy pink or pearly-white lump with a translucent or waxy appearance. It can also appear as a crimson, scaly patch, sometimes containing brown or black pigment.
The growth may become crusty, bleed, or develop into an ulcer that is asymptomatic.
However, basal cell carcinoma typically does not disseminate to other organs. It is a malignancy that is not melanoma; melanoma can be more dangerous.
75% of all skin cancers are caused by basal cell carcinoma, which begins in the cells surrounding the skin’s outermost layer.
According to the NHS, nine out of ten cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are successfully treated through surgical removal of the cancerous cells.
