Hugh Jackman's health scare: the latest news

Hugh Jackman shocked his fans and friends when he announced in early April 2023 that he had to undergo two biopsies on his nose. It wasn't the first time that the Australian actor would be checked for cancerous cells.

"Hey, guys. So, I wanted you to hear it from me just in case someone sees me on the street or whatever," said the actor in an Instagram video. He had a band-aid on the part of his skin where the tissue had been removed.

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About a week later, the 54-year-old actor was able to give an update about his health situation.

Thankfully, all was good news. The actor posted on his Instagram stories "MY BIOPSIES CAME BACK ... NEGATIVE!!!"

Hugh Jackman has always been very open about his health situation and the threat of cancer in his life.

Aware of the powerful voice he has due to his privileged position, he does not hesitate to use it to warn millions of people of the importance of protecting their skin.

The Australian takes the opportunity to try and prevent skin cancer among all the people he reaches.

"I know you’ve heard me talk about my basal cell carcinomas before," he said in his video. "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 his video.

"Just to remind you, Basal Cell in the world of skin cancers is the least dangerous of them all. Please wear sunscreen. It is just not worth it. No matter how much you want to tan, trust me, trust me, trust me," he warned.

There are six occasions on which, so far, Hugh Jackman had to undergo surgery to treat skin cancer that has haunted him since 2013.

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He recommends regular check-ups to promote early detection of any skin complications.

The actor never made a secret of his skin cancer. He has used his example to raise awareness about it for whoever wants to listen to him. No matter how famous you are, skin cancer can happen to anyone.

Basal cell carcinoma suffered by Hugh Jackman is the most common form of skin cancer.

The last time the actor underwent surgery was in 2017 when six basal cell carcinomas were removed. The announcement coincided with the premiere of the film 'Logan.' At that time, too, Jackman told his followers about the cancer in a video.

Two years earlier, in May 2015, the Australian had announced that in the previous two years, he had suffered four types of skin cancer: three located on the nose and a fourth on the shoulder.

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The actor has always praised Deborra-Lee Furness, his wife, for being the one who noticed his first cancer and encouraging the actor to go to the doctor for a check-up in 2013.

Since then, Hugh Jackman goes to the specialist every three months for routine check-ups. It helped the doctors find possible cancer cells and remove them before the disease can spread.