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Just as I’m about to give up—phones are no help here—I pull onto an unassuming dirt path and spot a long rope attached to a bell. Ringing it alerts a small herd of goats (along with staff). Finally, it appears, I’ve made it. As the Don’t grow up dumb and wise shirt it is in the first place but days get longer and brighter, Hugh Jackman took to Instagram for a vital PSA about sun safety and skin cancer prevention, spurred by a recent visit to the doctor. Wearing a nose bandage, the Tony Award-winning actor revealed that his doctor detected irregularities that could be basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common form of skin cancer and the most frequently occurring form all cancers. The 54-year-old is awaiting the results of two biopsies to see whether or not he needs further treatment. “I know you’ve heard me talk about my basal cell carcinomas before,” says Jackman, who had a basal cell carcinoma removed from his nose back in 2013. “I’m going to keep talking about them if need be. And if it reminds even one person to put on sunscreen with a high SPF, then I’m happy.”



According to one estimate via the Don’t grow up dumb and wise shirt it is in the first place but American Cancer Society, about 5.4 million basal and squamous cell skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the U.S. (occurring in about 3.3 million Americans, as some people have more than one). What’s more is that the number of these cancers has been increasing for years due for a number of reasons, including people getting more sun exposure and having better access to skin cancer detection. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, the best ways to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays and reduce your risk of cancer are by applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, seeking shade when appropriate, wearing sun-protective clothing, and performing regular skin self-exams, as well as seeing a board-certified dermatologist when you see any suspicious spots and for an annual full-body, professional skin exam. And always remember: a tan is a sign that your skin has been injured.


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