Hugh Jackman has urged people to be vigilant of the signs and risks of skin cancer, after undergoing yet more treatment for the condition.
The 48-year-old Australian actor took to his social media to reveal that he has just had his sixth skin cancer removed from his nose.
Hugh, who is father to Ava and Oscar with wife Debora-Lee Furness, was first diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma back in 2013.
Another basal cell carcinoma. Thanks to frequent checks & amazing doctors, all's well. Looks worse w the dressing on then off! WEARSUNSCREEN pic.twitter.com/IA7N6Ca3Oe
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) February 13, 2017
“Another basal cell carcinoma. Thanks to frequent checks and amazing doctors, all’s well. Looks worse [with] the dressing on than off! WEAR SUNSCREEN!” he tweeted.
Basal cell carcinoma is one of the most common types of skin cancer. While it remains a low-risk cancer, it can spread and pose a bigger threat if left untreated.
The Les Miserables star has always been vocal about his experience with the illness, urging others to get checked and take appropriate precautions to protect their skin.
He previously told the Associated Press: “I’m realistic about the future, and it’s more than likely that I’ll have at least one more [cancer] but probably many more, which is not uncommon for an Aussie; particularly from English stock growing up in Australia, where I don’t remember ever being told to put sunscreen on.”
“The beauty of this is that it’s all preventable; it’s just about getting proper check-ups.”
