Hugh Jackman reveals new skin cancer scare, ‘please wear sunscreen’ alert

In the latest update on the actor’s Instagram profile, Jackman has said that he is undergoing more skin cancer tests after a recent medical check-up.

Jackman, 54, had his first skin cancer surgery in 2013, and has since had at least six operations. x-men actors He said he expected the test results in the next few days.

In his video post, Jackman said that his doctor has seen “little things that may or may not be basal cells.” [carcinomas],

“I know you’ve heard me talk about my basal cell carcinoma before. I’ll keep talking about them if the need arises. And if it reminds even one person to wear sunscreen with a high SPF, then I’m happy.” Jackman wrote in an Instagram post.

basal cell carcinoma is a non-melanoma – meaning it is very unlikely to spread – and is caused by excessive exposure to the sun or sunbeds. According to the NHS, treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer is successful in 90% of cases.

Jackman reassured fans that basal cell carcinomas are “the least dangerous” in the skin cancer world, but said he hopes his scare reminds people to stay safe in the sun.

“Please wear sunscreen, it’s not worth it, no matter how much you want to tan. Trust me!” They said.

Australia is the skin cancer capital of the worldMore than 11,500 people are diagnosed with melanoma and an estimated 434,000 are treated for other skin cancers each year.

In 2015, Jackman told People magazine that his diagnosis had come as a surprise, despite his upbringing.

He said, it is always a shock to hear the word ‘cancer’.

“Being an Australian it’s a very common thing. I never wore sunscreen so I was a prime candidate for this.”

Born in Sydney to English-migrant parents, Jackman is best known for his role as Wolverine in Marvel’s X-Men franchise.

Other career highlights include the 2004 action-horror Van Helsing, the 2006 drama The Prestige, and the 2017 musical The Greatest Showman.