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Celebs Who Beat Skin Cancer and How They Prevent It Now

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with an estimated 1 in 5 Americans receiving a skin cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.

And skin cancer cases are rising, with the American Academy of Dermatology Association reporting that “melanoma rates in the United States have been rising rapidly” in recent years. 

Melanoma is “one of the better-known types of skin cancer,” Verywell Healthreports, but “it’s not all that common. It makes up about 1% of skin cancers. In the U.S., there are about 106,000 cases per year and about 7,100 people die from it annually.”

The most common skin cancer, Verywell Health explains, is basal cell carcinoma, which is diagnosed in approximately 4 million Americans a year. Although treatable if caught early, the outlet reports “if these cancers are not recognized and treated, they can lead to disfigurement, complications and even death.”

Although the American Cancer Society estimates that the average age for a skin cancer diagnosis is 66, celebs of all ages are sharing their diagnoses — and hoping it motivates others to use sunscreen and avoid tanning — as sun exposure is widely regarded as a leading cause of skin cancer.

“Repeated sunburns can lead to irreversible DNA damage and immune suppression. These factors can lead to the development of skin cancer,” Krista M. Rubin, NP, from the Mass General Cancer Center Melanoma Team, told PEOPLE.

“There is clear-cut evidence that excessive UV radiation is a carcinogen,” she says. 

As Rubin tells PEOPLE: “There are no benefits to being in the sun without sunscreen and any exposure to the sun without sun protection is not advised.”

Here’s what Kevin Jonas, Hugh Jackman, Christie Brinkley, Gordon Ramsay and others have shared about their skin cancer diagnoses, and why they want everyone — and their families — to be safe in the sun.

Gordon Ramsay

The celebrity chef shared on Instagram in August 2025 that he had surgery to remove basal cell carcinoma from the side of his jaw, and he included photos of the bandage underneath his ear and the resulting stitches.

“Please don’t forget your sunscreen this weekend ❤️,” he urged his followers in the caption.

Hugh Jackman

“Put some sunscreen on,” the Deadpool & Wolverinestar pleaded with his followers in an Instagram reel in April 2023. Appearing with a bandage on his nose, Jackman revealed that he’d had biopsies done for basal cell carcinoma.

The actor’s first skin cancer diagnosis came in 2013, after then-wife Deborra-Lee Furness told him “to get the mark on my nose checked. Boy, was she right!”

The actor has since had multiple skin biopsies done on his nose — using his health struggle as an opportunity to urge his fans to “please get skin checks often, please don’t think it won’t happen to you.”

After the 2023 biopsy, Jackman urged fans to “put some sunscreen on.” He added, “You’ll still have an incredible time out there. Please be safe.”

On The Howard Stern Show in December 2025, he revealed he’s had “like six skin cancers,” and he knew that growing up in Australia put him more at risk.

The Greatest Showman star continued, “Even after the first one I had, I was like, ‘Ah, but it’d still be good to get a tan when I go away.’ I’m like, what was I thinking? You’re an idiot.… Be the pasty skin guy. Who cares?”

Kevin Jonas

The Jonas Brothers guitarist shared an Instagram reel of himself “getting a basal cell carcinoma removed from my head,” he explained in a June 2024 post.

The Camp Rock alum posted a close-up of the mark on his skin, calling it an “actual little skin cancer guy.”

It “started to grow, and now I have to get surgery to remove it,” Jonas explained, ending his post with a plea for his fans.

“Make sure to get those moles checked, people!”

Christie Brinkley

Brinkley shared that she’d had basal cell carcinoma removed from the side of her face, sharing that the “good news” is that it was caught “early.”

“I got serious a bit late so now for this ole mermaid/gardener, I’ll be slathering on my SPF 30, reapplying as needed, wearing long sleeves and a wide brim hat,” she said in a March 2024 Instagram post about her diagnosis — something she discovered while accompanying her daughter to a dermatologist appointment.

The supermodel shared that, at the end of her daughter’s appointment, she asked the doctor, “ ‘Do you think you could just look at this?’ … He looked and he goes, ‘We’ve got to do a biopsy immediately.'” 

While Brinkley is now in the clear, she urged her followers to “make your own good luck by making that check-up appointment today. And slather up my friends!”

Michelle Monaghan

After a melanoma diagnosis about 15 years ago, Michelle Monaghan made it her mission to raise awareness about sun safety, as well as what to look for in order to catch skin cancers at an early stage. In recent years, as she noticed an increase of tanning bed content on her teenage daughter’s social media feeds, she took her awareness campaign to the next level by writing a book on the topic, A Kids Book About Sun Safety, to help educate children early about how important SPF is. (As she pointed out in a 2022 video, “80% of sun damage happens before the age of 18.”) She hopes that her book encourages parents to impart to their kids that SPF application “is as much of a part of their health routine as brushing your teeth or going to the dentist.”

Andy Roddick

Tennis star Roddick showed off a visibly inflamed face during a May 2024 episode of his podcast Served, sharing that it was due to a “face laser thing” he’d had as a treatment for skin cancer.

“I’ve dealt with various types of skin cancer since I stopped playing,” said Roddick, whose last professional match was the U.S. Open in 2012.

“[I] had a squamous cell tumor taken out of my lip, probably like five or six years ago,” he continued.

Roddick added, “I think I’m going to be a general kind of hatchet job for the rest of my life. [I] won’t go into the ‘woe was me’ part of it, because nothing is wrong, everything is good but — use sunscreen.”

Roddick, who shares son Hank, 11, and daughter Stevie, 9, with wife Brooklyn Decker, 39, urged his fans to, “Put sunscreen on your kids, especially if they are tennis players.”

“The problem won’t present itself when the kid is 8, but it might present itself when that kid is grown and is 38.”

Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Arroyave has candidly shared the scars of her ongoing struggle with melanoma, revealing in January 2024 that she was finally told by her oncologist that she was “all good. Some atypical areas, but no melanoma. We’ll have to keep a close watch on you, but all good now.” 

In September 2024, Arroyave was diagnosed with her 13th melanoma.

“Skin checks are essential,” she has said. “We’ve seen how quickly it can turn from one melanoma to 12. So when your doctor says, ‘See you in three months,’ it’s three months.”

Harry Jowsey

Perfect Match star Jowsey revealed that he’d had skin cancer removed from his shoulder in an April 2024 TikTok video.

Although he joked “If you’re a freckly little frog like me, go get a mole map and get your body checked because you never know,” Jowsey admitted that the diagnosis was “very scary.”

The former Dancing with the Stars contestant urged his followers to get their “skin checked, wear your sunscreen and be a little bit more responsible.”

Alexa Bliss

The WWE star revealed bandages on the side of her face in a March 2023 Instagram post — with a warning to “younger me.”

“You should have stayed out of tanning beds,” Bliss said, adding, “All clear now though!”

The Masked Singer alum shared more details on X, formerly known as Twitter, writing “There was a spot on my face yes — that had gotten worse.” 

A biopsy confirmed it was basal cell carcinoma, and Bliss shared that “During my procedure doc also found other squamous cells. Was a quick and easy procedure. Glad I always get my skin checked😊.”

Janelle Brown

Sister Wives star Janelle Brown shared that at first, she thought she had a cold sore on her lip.

“It never developed and just stayed,” she wrote in a March 2021 Instagram post. ”Over the next year or so it slowly increased in size.” 

The mark, she said, looked like scar tissue, and when she finally got it checked out, the diagnosis was “basal cell carcinoma, skin cancer, non malignant, but it still needed to be removed.”

She shared that she’s always been vigilant about using sunscreen, writing, “You have to know that I am very very careful to always apply sunscreen. I have always burned so easily so really cannot go out, ever, without some sort of protection.”

She ended her post urging her followers to always see their doctor of they notice something on their skin.

 “I hope this share will be helpful to some. I am sharing to say that, even if it seems like it couldn’t be skin cancer, it doesn’t hurt to have your doctor look at it 💗”

Jamie Campbell

“I would never, ever have considered putting on sunscreen to drive,” Campbell, a Toronto Blue Jays sportscaster for Sportsnet, told TODAY.

But as Campbell shared, his dermatologist told him that he had precancerous skin growths — the result of sun exposure from his car window.

The red marks came from photodynamic therapy, which he explained entailed applying a cream, called a photosensitizing agent, to his face for three hours.

The cream kills precancerous cells under red light, something Campbell told TODAY felt like “someone holding a blowtorch to your face.”

He said he shared his story to alert others about the hidden dangers of not wearing sunscreen — even when you’re just driving.

“The benefit of me doing this is that I have heard from many, many people who have changed their habits,” he told TODAY.

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York

On the heels of her breast cancer diagnosis, which caused the Duchess of York to undergo a mastectomy in June 2023, she shared that she’d been diagnosed with malignant melanoma at the start of 2024.

“The Duchess wants to thank the entire medical team which has supported her, particularly her dermatologist whose vigilance ensured the illness was detected when it was,” a representative said in a statement. “She believes her experience underlines the importance of checking the size, shape, color and texture and emergence of new moles that can be a sign of melanoma.”

In March 2024, PEOPLE reported that the Duchess had learned the skin cancer had not spread — but would need to be vigilant with checkups every 12 weeks.

Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins

Blevins — the top streamer on video game platform Twitch, where he’s known as Ninja — shared that he’d been diagnosed with melanoma at a routine dermatological skin check appointment made by his wife Jessica.

“I’m still in a bit of shock but want to keep you all updated. A few weeks ago I went in to a dermatologist for an annual skin/mole check that Jess proactively scheduled for me. There was a mole on the bottom of my foot that they wanted to remove just to be careful,” Blevins wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), in March 2024. 

“It came back as melanoma, but they are optimistic that we caught it in the early stages. I had another dark spot appear near it, so today they biopsied that and removed a larger area around the melanoma with the hopes that under the microscope they will see clear non-melanoma edges and we will know we got it,” he added. 

“I’m grateful to have hope in finding this early, but please take this as a PSA to get skin checkups,” said Blevins, who shared in April 2024 that he was “officially cancer free.”

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Fakeeh Health Achieves National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS) Institutional Accreditation for Residency Training

Fakeeh Health Achieves Institutional Accreditation from the National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS) for Residency Training

Dubai, UAE – 13 July 2026

Fakeeh Health has been awarded the Institutional Accreditation by the National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS), reinforcing its position as one of the UAE’s academic healthcare providers and marking another important milestone in its commitment to postgraduate medical education and the development of future specialist physicians. Dr. Mohammed Al Houqani, Secretary General of NIHS, presented the Institutional Accreditation certificate to Fakeeh University Hospital (FUH), noting that this accreditation demonstrates FUH’s compliance with rigorous national standards in postgraduate medical education (PGME). He said he was delighted to see a private hospital actively contributing to healthcare workforce development, adding that academic hospitals play an important role in improving healthcare by integrating clinical care, education, research and continuous quality improvement. The accreditation has been awarded to Fakeeh Health, encompassing FUH together with its network of Fakeeh Medical Centers, recognizing the organization as an approved institution for PGME training in the United Arab Emirates. This achievement follows the successful accreditation of Fakeeh University Hospital’s Medical Internship Program.

The National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS) is the UAE’s national authority responsible for regulating and accrediting postgraduate medical education and residency training. Institutions awarded NIHS Institutional Accreditation are recognized for meeting rigorous national standards in educational governance, faculty development, resident support, patient safety, clinical learning environments, quality improvement and competency-based medical education.

For Fakeeh Health, the accreditation represents far more than regulatory recognition. It reflects the strength of an integrated academic ecosystem designed to prepare the next generation of physicians through structured residency programs, multidisciplinary clinical exposure and a culture of continuous learning across its healthcare network.

The comprehensive accreditation process assessed multiple aspects of the organization’s educational framework, including institutional leadership and governance, faculty engagement, resident wellbeing, assessment systems, research opportunities, simulation-based education, patient safety, quality improvement initiatives and the overall clinical learning environment.

Since launching its postgraduate medical education programs in collaboration with Dubai Health Authority in 2021, Fakeeh Health has steadily expanded its academic portfolio. Through structured residency and internship programs, competency-based education, faculty development initiatives and simulation-enhanced learning, the organization continues to invest in preparing highly skilled physicians capable of meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the UAE.

Residents training within Fakeeh Health benefit from diverse clinical experiences across Fakeeh University Hospital and its network of Fakeeh Medical Centers, allowing them to gain exposure to primary, secondary and tertiary care while learning within a patient-centered environment that promotes teamwork, innovation and evidence-based practice.

The accreditation also supports the UAE’s long-term vision of developing a sustainable national healthcare workforce and further strengthens Dubai’s position as a regional centre for advanced medical education and specialist training.

Dr. Mazen Fakeeh, Chairman Fakeeh Health, said:

“At Fakeeh Health, we believe that shaping the future of healthcare begins with investing in people. Educating and mentoring the next generation of physicians is one of our greatest responsibilities, and this accreditation reflects years of commitment to building an academic environment where education, clinical excellence and innovation work together. We are proud to contribute to the UAE’s vision of developing a highly skilled healthcare workforce while continuing to raise the standards of medical education across the region.”

Dr. Mohaymen Abdelghany, Group CEO & Board Member Fakeeh Health, and CEO Fakeeh University Hospital, said::

“This accreditation is an achievement for every member of the Fakeeh Health family. It reflects the dedication of our physicians, educators, faculty members and support teams who have worked together to create an outstanding learning environment for future specialists. By investing in high-quality medical education today, we are helping shape the physicians who will care for the communities of tomorrow. We will continue expanding our academic programs, strengthening clinical training and creating opportunities that enable future healthcare professionals to thrive.”

Dr. Mazen Abou Chaaban, Designated Institutional Official (DIO), said:

“Institutional Accreditation is an important validation of the strength of our educational governance, faculty engagement and learning culture. More importantly, it confirms that we have created an environment where residents are supported academically, professionally and personally throughout their training. Our goal is not only to develop competent specialists, but also compassionate physicians who embrace lifelong learning, professionalism and patient-centered care.”

Fakeeh Health expressed its appreciation to the National Institute for Health Specialties for its guidance throughout the accreditation process and acknowledged the dedication of its physicians, faculty members, educators, administrators and support teams whose collective efforts made this achievement possible.

Looking ahead, Fakeeh Health will continue expanding its residency and postgraduate medical education programs while strengthening academic collaborations, research and innovation across its healthcare network. The organization remains committed to preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals and supporting the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in healthcare, medical education and clinical excellence.

About Fakeeh Health

Fakeeh Health is an integrated academic healthcare network comprising Fakeeh University Hospital and a growing network of Fakeeh Medical Centers across the UAE. By combining world-class patient care with medical education, research and innovation, Fakeeh Health is committed to developing future healthcare professionals while delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across every stage of the healthcare journey.

Academic Excellence at a Glance

NIHS Institutional Accreditation for Residency Training

NIHS-accredited Medical Internship Program

More than 600 undergraduate healthcare students trained annually

Structured residency, internship and clinical training programmes

Strong partnerships with leading national and international universities and healthcare institutions

Ongoing commitment to developing the UAE’s future healthcare workforce

For more information please visit our website:

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NMC Royal Hospital, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Successfully Treats Lifelong Complications from Childhood Surgery

Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Helps Patient Regain Normal Urinary Function After Years of Complications

Abu Dhabi, UAE – A specialist urology team at NMC Royal Hospital, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, led by Dr. Rami Labib, Urologist, has successfully helped a 30-year-old patient regain normal urinary function after years of complications linked to a surgery he underwent as a child.

For many years, the patient experienced difficulty urinating and persistent urine leakage through small openings along the penis. The condition significantly affected his daily life, causing discomfort, embarrassment and a loss of confidence.

The complications were related to hypospadias, a condition present at birth in which the opening of the urethra is not located at the tip of the penis. While hypospadias is commonly corrected during childhood and most patients achieve excellent long-term results, a small number may develop complications later in life that require further treatment.

After a detailed assessment, Dr. Labib identified narrowing of the urethra, known as a urethral stricture, along with abnormal passages that were causing urinary leakage. Imaging tests confirmed the diagnosis and helped the team plan the most appropriate treatment.

To restore normal function, Dr. Labib performed a highly specialised reconstructive procedure known as a buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty. The surgery used a small piece of tissue taken from the inside of the patient’s cheek to rebuild the damaged section of the urethra and close the abnormal openings responsible for the leakage.

Commenting on the case, Dr. Rami Labib said:

“Patients who experience complications years after hypospadias repair often face significant physical and emotional challenges. Every case is different and requires careful planning to achieve the best outcome. Modern reconstructive techniques allow us to restore normal urinary function and help patients return to their daily lives with greater comfort and confidence.”

The operation was completed successfully, and the patient made a good recovery. During follow-up visits, he reported being able to urinate normally without any leakage and described a substantial improvement in his overall quality of life.

Expressing his gratitude, the patient said:

“After years of struggling with urinary problems following multiple surgeries, I can finally urinate normally again without any leakage. I am extremely grateful to Dr. Rami and the entire medical team for restoring my confidence and giving me my life back.”

Dr. Labib noted that advances in reconstructive urology continue to improve outcomes for patients with even the most complex conditions. With expert assessment, personalised treatment plans, and modern surgical techniques, many patients can achieve long-lasting relief and return to everyday activities with confidence.

About NMC Royal Hospital

NMC Royal Hospital is one of Abu Dhabi’s leading tertiary healthcare institutions, providing comprehensive medical and surgical services through highly specialised clinical teams and advanced technology. The hospital offers expertise across a wide range of specialties, including reconstructive urology, with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.

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Fakeeh University Hospital Brings New Hope to Patients with Complex Brain Conditions Through Advanced MRI-Guided Laser Neurosurgery

Russian teenager with high-risk brainstem tumour successfully undergoes minimally invasive laser treatment in Dubai

Dubai, UAE – June 2026 – Fakeeh University Hospital has successfully performed an advanced MRI-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) procedure on a 15-year-old patient from Russia suffering from a brainstem glioma, one of the most challenging and high-risk brain tumours encountered in neurosurgery.

The young patient travelled to Dubai after conventional oncology treatments failed to halt the progression of the disease. The tumour, located deep within the brainstem, had caused progressive neurological deterioration, including worsening motor deficits and paralysis, significantly affecting his quality of life and presenting a complex therapeutic challenge.

Following extensive multidisciplinary discussions involving neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, radiology, and rehabilitation specialists, the medical team at Fakeeh University Hospital carefully evaluated all available treatment options. Given the tumour’s location within one of the most delicate regions of the brain, traditional open surgery was associated with exceptionally high risks.

The brainstem controls many of the body’s most vital functions, including movement, breathing, heart rate, and consciousness. Surgical intervention in this area has historically carried substantial risks, including permanent paralysis, respiratory failure, and even cardiac arrest.

To minimize these risks while offering a potential treatment option, the team elected to perform MRI-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT), a highly advanced minimally invasive neurosurgical technique increasingly used worldwide for carefully selected patients with deep-seated brain lesions.

The procedure was led by Dr. Tommaso Tufo, Consultant Neurosurgeon – Brain and Spine Surgery at Fakeeh University Hospital, using a stereotactic robotic-assisted approach. Through a small skin incision measuring only a few millimetres, a laser fibre was precisely implanted into the target area using advanced robotic guidance and neuronavigation technology.

The implantation phase lasted just over one hour, after which the patient was transferred to the MRI suite. Under continuous real-time MRI monitoring, laser thermal therapy was delivered over the course of approximately one to two hours, allowing surgeons to visualize the thermal effect in real time and precisely control the treatment zone throughout the procedure.

One of the most significant advantages of MRI-guided laser therapy is its ability to reach deep and difficult-to-access areas of the brain while minimizing disruption to surrounding healthy tissue. Real-time MRI thermal mapping provides exceptional precision, allowing surgeons to perform controlled volumetric reduction of tumours without the need for extensive surgical exposure.

Commenting on the case, Dr. Tommaso Tufo said:

“Brainstem tumours represent some of the most challenging conditions in neurosurgery because of their location within structures that control critical neurological and physiological functions. In this particular case, conventional treatment options had become limited, and traditional open surgery carried considerable risks. MRI-guided laser therapy allowed us to reach the lesion through a minimally invasive approach while maintaining a very high degree of precision and safety.”

He added:

“The successful treatment of this patient demonstrates the potential of modern laser neurosurgery to expand therapeutic options for carefully selected patients who may previously have had very limited alternatives. However, the true significance of this technology extends far beyond a single case.”

While the patient continues to undergo physiotherapy and additional oncological treatment as part of his ongoing care, he tolerated the procedure well and was able to resume mobility following treatment.

Dr. Tufo emphasized that MRI-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy should be viewed within the broader context of modern neurosurgery rather than as a solution limited to rare brainstem tumours.

“Laser neurosurgery represents an important advancement in the treatment of selected brain tumours, drug-resistant epilepsy, radiation necrosis, and other complex intracranial conditions,” he explained. “The technology allows us to treat lesions located deep within the brain through a very small incision while minimizing trauma to surrounding tissue. Both adult and pediatric patients may benefit from this approach when conventional surgery presents excessive risk.”

Historically, many patients with drug-resistant epilepsy required open cranial surgery to access and remove seizure-causing areas of the brain. Today, in selected cases, MRI-guided laser ablation offers a less invasive alternative that combines precision, safety, and shorter recovery times.

For appropriately selected patients, the minimally invasive nature of the procedure may significantly reduce hospitalization and recovery periods, with some individuals able to return home on the same day or within 24 hours. More complex cases, particularly those involving critical brain structures, may require extended monitoring to ensure optimal neurological recovery.

The introduction of advanced MRI-guided laser neurosurgery further strengthens Fakeeh University Hospital’s position as a regional center of excellence for complex neurological and neurosurgical care. By combining advanced imaging, robotic guidance, and minimally invasive techniques, the hospital continues to expand access to innovative treatment options for patients facing some of the most challenging brain conditions.

About Fakeeh University Hospital

Fakeeh University Hospital is a leading academic medical center located in Dubai Silicon Oasis and part of Fakeeh Health. The hospital combines advanced clinical care, medical education, research, innovation, and digital health technologies to deliver world-class healthcare services. Through continuous investment in cutting-edge medical technologies and multidisciplinary expertise, Fakeeh University Hospital remains committed to advancing patient care and improving outcomes across a wide range of complex medical conditions.

For more information, visit: Fakeeh Health – Advancing Healthcare with Excellence

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