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With a small bandage on his nose, the Australian actor Hugh Jackman announced that it has undergone two biopsies due to the risk of suffering a basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer. The actor —remembered for embodying on the big screen Wolverine and whose leading role in The son It has earned him good comments—he spoke regarding the matter in a video posted on his Twitter account. Instagram.
“I will know within two or three days, and I will let you know,” said the 54-year-old actor, who is preparing to participate in the film. Deadpool 3.
This carcinoma, which usually appears as a slightly transparent lump on the head or neck and is believed to be caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays, is “in the world of skin cancers the least dangerous,” the actor said. . Since 2013 Jackman has undergone six surgeries to remove basal cell carcinomas.
In the publication, the author made a plea in favor of the use of sun protection creams, commonly called sunscreens, to avoid this health problem.
“Summer is coming in the northern hemisphere. Please use sunscreen. It doesn’t matter how much they want to show off a tan. Believe me”, remarked the Australian. Australia is the country in the world where its population registers the highest number of skin cancers, where, according to the NGO Skin Check ChampionsTwo out of three people in the country have this type of pathology.
