Julia Morris has urged her fans to use sunscreen after having skin cancer removed from her face.
Taking to Instagram, the host of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Here! posted a picture of herself in hospital and wrote:
“How is your 50+ working out for you? I wish I had used it more in my life. Another pretty big skin cancer removed this week. Going to have to up my eyebrow drawing game.
“The Aussie sun is no joke & while I lived like a pig on a spit in my 20’s, I’m absolutely suffering the consequences now. Please slip slop slap & as always, early detection is the key.”
Julia went on to thank her doctors “for all the TLC”.
Many of Julia’s famous friends were quick to comment their well wishes.
Iconic actor Sam Neill commented, “Go well get well Julia. And brava for the Santa hat!”
While Dr Chris Brown, Julia’s former I’m a Celeb co-host, wrote, “I hope you’re doing ok. Plus, you rock a headband. I’m sure it’s fashion somewhere…”
Furthermore, Bindi Irwin commented, “Sending a giant hug from all of us,” while Tim Campbell wrote, “Wowzer!!! Lots of healing love for a super recovery”.
According to the Cancer Council, at least 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime.
And skin cancer causes more deaths than transport accidents every year in Australia.
There are three main types of skin cancer:
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) – a common skin cancer that starts in the skin’s basal cells, usually due to sun exposure. It appears as a shiny bump or sore, mainly on sun-exposed areas. While it rarely spreads, it can damage nearby tissue if untreated.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) – a common type of skin cancer that forms in the squamous cells of the skin’s outer layer. It often appears as a scaly, red patch or sore that doesn’t heal, usually from sun exposure, and can spread if untreated.
Melanoma – the most serious type of skin cancer, developing in the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes). It often appears as a new or changing mole with irregular shape or colour. Caused mainly by sun exposure, it can spread quickly but is treatable if caught early.
