Famous People who have had Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is much more common than you think. No one is safe from skin cancer, not even celebrities. The following 5 celebrities have been diagnosed with skin cancer:
1. Hugh Jackman
Jackman was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma for the first time in November of 2013. Since then, he has been treated for skin cancer three times.
2. Diane Keaton
Keaton was first diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma at the age of 21. Since then, she has also been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on her face. After removal, she had a minor scar.
DermacenterMD Dr. Roger Moore 111 N. Nappanee Street Elkhart, IN 46514 ● Phone: 574-522-0265 ● www.dermacentermd.com 3. Anderson Cooper
Cooper had a “small spot of skin cancer” removed under his left eye while following President Barack Obama on the campaign trail in 2008.
4. Melanie Griffith
Griffith had skin cancer removed from her face in December of 2009.
1. Ewan McGregor
The actor admitted to having a cancerous mole removed from below his right eye.
DermacenterMD Dr. Roger Moore 111 N. Nappanee Street Elkhart, IN 46514 ● Phone: 574-522-0265 ● www.dermacentermd.com 1. James Rebhorn
Rebhorn, who is known for playing Claire Danes’ dad on Homeland, died of melanoma in March of 2014 at the age of 65.
Source:
Heiser, C. (2014, May 15). 10 Celebs Who've Battled Skin Cancer. Retrieved May 22, 2015, from http://www.everydayhealth.com/pictures/celebrities-who-had-skin-cancer/#04
*Photos obtained from Wikipedia.com
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