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Privacy NoticeRadio Host Chris Evans has announced his skin cancer diagnosis live on air. The Virgin radio presenter took to his latest broadcast today (August 21) to share his heartbreaking diagnosis with listeners. Speaking candidly with his audience, the star, 57, explained: “We need to discuss what’s going on with this issue. It is a melanoma. There’s this phrase called a malignant melanoma – you know once you get something and you find out all about it – that is a redundant phrase because if it is a melanoma it is malignant. “But it’s been caught so early, just so you know, that it should be completely treatable. Treatment will happen on the 14th of September.” The news comes just four years after his original cancer scare, from which he had received the all clear. Back in 2019, the radio presenter said that he had undergone skin cancer tests following finding some concerning marks on his body. Speaking openly at the time he recalled: “I went and had a few marks on my body inspected by a skin expert before Christmas and she said, ‘You need to come and see me again, just because of your complexion.'”
The radio and TV personality shared that his skin cancer was caught in the early stages
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Chris was given the all clear, but had been advised to come back for yearly tests. It is this past experience that prompted Chris to seek advice so promptly, leading to his most recent diagnosis. The radio presenter has since received praise from fans and charities across social media for raising awareness of Melanoma. Melanoma UK tweeted: “It’s when the public see news like this, they realise the seriousness of skin cancer. We wish Chris well.” Skin cancer signs and symptoms can vary from person to person, so it is important to ensure that you gain professional advice.
Follow the ABCDE rule when checking moles
Melanoma signs and symptoms According to the NHS the two most common types of non-melanoma are (BCC) basal cell carcinoma. This begins in the cells lining the epidermis bottom section. (SCC) which stands for squamous cell carcinoma, begins in cells which line the top area of the epidermis. The NHS states that the first signs of non-melanoma cancer may begin with a lump or a discoloured patch of skin. Cancerous skin patches are often flat yet scaly in nature.
If you can’t see a mole easily, ask a partner, friend or child to look for you
Key places to be extra vigilant when it comes to spotting potential skin cancer on your body are the legs (especially relevant to women) and the trunk, back or torso areas for men. Melanomas will often be asymmetrical in shape and have an irregular appearance. They may also have a border surrounding the area in question. It is important to get checked out by your doctor as soon as concerns arise, whilst also closely monitoring the blemish in question for signs of changes. When to get medical advice See a GP if you have any skin abnormality, such as a lump, ulcer, lesion or skin discolouration that has not healed after 4 weeks. While it’s unlikely to be skin cancer, it’s best to get it checked.Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnChris EvansHealth
