Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, known for his sharp kitchen skills and sharper tongue, has revealed that he underwent surgery for skin cancer.
In a social media post on Saturday, Ramsay shared that he was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, and included two photos: one showing a bandage covering an area under his ear lobe; then another revealing the stitches underneath.
The 58-year-old thanked surgeons for their “fast reactive work” removing the cancerous growth and he had this message for his fans, “Please don’t forget your sunscreen this weekend.”
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The “Hell’s Kitchen” star also joked with his millions of followers, assuring them that he had not had a face lift.
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The Skin Cancer Foundation and the National Institutes of Health call basal cell carcinoma the most common form of skin cancer, The NIH says it affects close to one in every five Americans.
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If it’s caught early, it’s mostly curable. The cancer can look like red patches, bumps or growths on the skin and the NIH notes that it’s mostly caused by sun-damaged skin.
The Mayo Clinic says, “Most basal cell carcinomas are thought to be caused by long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight. Avoiding the sun and using sunscreen may help protect against basal cell carcinoma.”
Ramsay’s post was flooded with well wishes for a speedy recovery.
The Michelin-starred chef owns restaurants around the world and has been the star of multiple hit reality shows including “Masterchef” and “Gordon Ramsay Uncharted.”
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