The actor posted a video on Instagram, where he revealed that he has undergone "two biopsies", after doctors had noticed “just saw some little things [that] could be, or could not be, basil cell [carcinomas]”.
Basil cell carcinomas are the most commonly found forms of skin cancer, according to the Skin Care Foundation, who added that these carcinomas “most often occur when DNA damage from exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or indoor tanning triggers changes in basal cells in the outermost layer of skin (epidermis), resulting in uncontrolled growth”.
Explaining that he will receive his results in "one or two days", Hugh Jackman stated that he will inform his fans as soon as possible, while issuing this warning, “basil cell, in the world of skin cancers, is the least dangerous of them all”, but took a moment to remind his followers in the northern hemisphere that “summer is coming”, urging them to “please wear sunscreen”.
“It is just not worth it", the Wolverine star continued. “No matter how much you want a tan, trust me, trust me, trust me. This is all stuff that happened 25 years ago, it’s coming out now. Put some sunscreen on – you’ll still have an incredible time out there. Please be safe".
Check out the video in full below.
Hugh Jackman has undergone at least seven procedures to remove basil cell carcinomas since 2013.
