Hugh Jackman shares update after results on two biopsies in skin cancer scare
Hugh Jackman has shared a positive update after getting results back on two biopsies in his recent skin cancer scare.
The Wolverine star, 54, has had numerous skin cancers removed from his face in recent years and he has urged people to be wary of the dangers of sunlight.
On Wednesday, the Australian actor took to social media to reveal that he had undergone two biopsies that could be the most common form of skin cancer and he had received the results.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is non-melanoma and usually appears as a small, shiny pink or pearly-white lump with a translucent or waxy appearance. It can also look like a red, scaly patch, according to the NHS.
Hugh had his first skin cancer removed back in 2013 and has since had at least six procedures (Getty Images for Montblanc)
He shared the results of his tests on Instagram on Wednesday (thehughjackman/Instagram)Hugh had his first skin cancer removed back in 2013 and has since had at least six procedures, including when he was filming The Greatest Showman.
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Hugh has always been open about his battle with skin cancer and is insistent on his message for everyone to wear sunscreen with high SPF.
Talking about his recent scare, he wrote on his Instagram Stories: "MY BIOPSIES CAME BACK NEGATIVE!!!
"Thank you ALL for the love. I feel it! And to the media for helping get this very important message out.
"PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR SUNSCREEN WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF SPF (NO MATTER THE SEASON). Love. HJ."
This comes after he posted a video on Monday, where he was wearing a bandage on his nose as he awaited the results.
The caption of the upload to his 33.1 million followers read: " I know you’ve heard me talk about my basal cell carcinomas before. I’m going to keep talking about them, if need be. And if it reminds even one person to put on sunscreen with a high SPF, then I’m happy."
He said in the video: " Please wear sunscreen, it is just not worth it, no matter how much you want a tan. Trust me!"
He continues to urge people to wear sunscreen with high SPF (RealHughJackman/Twitter)"This is all stuff that happened 25 years ago and it's coming out now. Put some sunscreen on and you'll still have an incredible time out there. Please be safe."
He is best known for playing Wolverine in the X-Men films and has also appeared in a number of other films such as Australia and Real Steel.
Hugh was nominated for a BAFTA for his portrayal of Jean Valjean in the 2012 musical film Les Miserables.
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