Australian actor Hugh Jackman is one of the entertainment industry’s most beloved stars and it came as a shock to many when he revealed he had undergone treatment for skin cancer in 2013.
He has been treated again for the same type of cancer (basal cell carcinoma), and he posted a photograph on Monday on his Instagram urging fans to keep safe and protected when out in the sun.
“An example of what happens when you don’t wear sunscreen. Basal Cell. The mildest form of cancer but serious, nonetheless. PLEASE USE SUNSCREEN and get regular check-ups.”
Although basal cell carcinoma is the least serious of three types of skin cancer, it is still vitally important to use sun protection to prevent the disease.
He had spoken before to People Magazine about his life after being diagnosed: “I go every three months for check-ups,” he said. “It’s the new normal for me. My doctor says I’ll likely have more, and if that’s your cross to bear in life, you should be so lucky.”
A rep for the 47-year-old star told People Magazine that the treatment had been a success.
Lead Image via Instagram/@thehughjackman
