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Fitness & Health

14th Feb 2017

Hugh Jackman’s message to people as he undergoes more treatment for skin cancer

Paul Moore

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The actor suffers from the most common form of skin cancer.

Hugh Jackman is undergoing treatment for basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, and he has urged his fans to take precautionary measures when they’re in the sun. the star of Logan and Les Misérables has a history of being treated for basal cell carcinoma, his first treatment dates back to 2013.

While this form of skin cancer is rarely fatal, Jackman is still encouraging people to be wary when they’re out in the sun.

On a post to Twitter, he said “”Another basal cell carcinoma. Thanks to frequent body checks and amazing doctors, all is well. Looks worse with the dressing on than off. I swear! #wearsunscreen”

Jackman will put on Wolverine’s claws for the final time when Logan is released on 3rd March.