Hugh Jackman’s bleak warning after cancer scare

Hugh Jackman has shared a bleak warning to fans after revealing he has undergone a skin biopsy for a possible cancer scare. The Greatest Showman actor, who’s no stranger to skin cancer, took to Instagram late Monday night to share the important message.

“Hey guys, I just want to let you know, I just went to see Lisa and Trevor my amazing dermatologists and doctors,” Hugh can be heard saying in a video, before pulling down his mask to show a small bandage over his nose.

“They saw something that was a little irregular, so they took a biopsy and they’re getting it checked. Thank you for your concern, I’ll let you know what’s going on, but they think it’s probably fine.

He ended the video, by saying: “But just remember, go and get it checked, and wear sunscreen. Don’t be like me as a kid, wear sunscreen.”

 

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Meanwhile, the 52-year-old continued to warn others in the caption, pointing out that cancer doesn’t discriminate. “A couple of notes … please get skin checks often, please don’t think it won’t happen to you and, above all, please wear sunscreen,” he wrote.

Fans of Hugh’s were quick to wish him a speedy recovery, with one commenting: “Ohh no mate, not again. Hope you have a speedy recovery. Thanks for always spreading awareness.”

Another wrote: “Get well soon Mr Jackman.” While a third added: “Wishing you a speedy recovery.”

Back in 2017, Hugh had a cancer spot removed from his face. At the time, he shared a photo of himself with a message for fans: “Another basal cell carcinoma. Thanks to frequent body checks and amazing doctors, all is well. Looks worse with the dressing on than off. I swear! #wearsunscreen.”

 

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There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which are known as non-melanoma skin cancer, and melanoma, which is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

It’s a sad fact but according to the Cancer Council,  about two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70.