Hugh Jackman Just Shared A Photo From His Fourth Surgery For Skin Cancer
Hugh Jackman Just Shared A Photo From His Fourth Surgery For Skin Cancer
The Wolverine star has been very open about his skin cancer diagnoses and the importance of wearing sunscreen. Find out more here.
The Wolverine star has been very open about his skin cancer diagnoses and the importance of wearing sunscreen. Find out more here.
Hugh Jackman is known for his great acting, his ability to get super ripped for films, and even his beautiful voice. But he's also been incredibly vocal about his battles against skin cancer and the importance of wearing sunscreen now that he's been treated for four basal cell carcinomas. Here is his most recent post to social media about the cancer:
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He posted a similar photo last year to Facebook with another bandage on his nose:
The post then read:
An example of what happens when you don't use sunscreen. Basal cell. The mildest form of cancer. PLEASE WEAR SUNSCREEN and get check ups regularly!
Hugh Jackman
Facebook, February 8, 2016
Basal cell carcinoma is indeed the mildest form of cancer. 8 out of 10 Americans who are diagnosed with skin cancer are diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma which is very, very treatable. If you would like to see some more celebrities who have been diagnosed with cancer and survived, you can watch the following short:
What do you think of Hugh Jackman's posts documenting his struggles with skin cancer? Talk to us about them in the comments below, and share with your friends to see what they think. Also, make sure to wear sunscreen!