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On Instagram, the actor revealed that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer and is asking his fans to wear sunscreen this summer.
Dermatologists insist that staying in the sun is harmful to health. UV rays not only accelerate the aging of the skin, but can also cause serious diseases such as skin cancer. For once, this speech is repeated not by a health professional but by Hugh Jackman. The Aussie actor is far from promoting sunscreen or branded cosmetics products, he wants to share his bad experience to encourage his fans to protect themselves during the good weather.
the hero of X-Men: This Tuesday, April 4th, he posted a video on his Instagram page in which he appears in the camera’s face with a bandage on his nose. “I wanted you to know from me if anyone saw me on the street or anything. I only had two biopsies. I went to my doctor,” he informs his 31 million subscribers of the social network. “And he saw little things that he thought might or might not be stem cells. [carcimona]. I will find out in a few days and I will let you know as soon as I know.”
“The most dangerous” cancer
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), mentioned by Hugh Jackman, is the most common form of skin cancer and the most common form of all cancers (1). “It’s the least dangerous,” he says in his video. Before giving good advice so that you don’t end up in the same situation as him. [qui vivent] in the northern hemisphere. Please wear sunscreen,” he urged. And send an imperative to tanned skin. “It’s just not worth it. As much as you want to tan, trust me, trust me, trust me.
Wolverine’s translator admits that he suffered the consequences of his previous negligence. “This [le résultat de] everything that has happened in these 25 years, and it is happening now,” he regrets. Indeed, already in 2013, he was cured of his first skin cancer and since then he has had at least six operations. “I know you’ve heard me talk about my basal cell carcinoma before. I will continue to talk about it if necessary. And if it reminds even one person to wear high SPF sunscreen, then I’m happy,” she wrote in the caption of her post.
For a humorous finish, the father-of-two concludes by assuring his subscribers that a little sunscreen on their skin won’t ruin their summer. “You will still have incredible moments outdoors. OK? Please be careful,” he insists. The video, which has already been viewed more than 8 million times, has attracted the sympathy of netizens who are grateful for this speech and send their “prayers” to him.
Negative test
The day after the publication of his video, Hugh Jackman revealed the results of his biopsy in the “story” published on his Instagram account. “Negative,” he wrote, thanking fans for their “love” and the media for carrying his “very important message.” And again to conclude. “Please remember to wear sunscreen with a high SPF, no matter the season.” We can only confirm.
Screenshot of Hugh Jackman’s “story” on Instagram, April 5, 2023. Instagram/@hughjackman:
(1) Source: Skin Cancer Foundation.
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