He shared a picture of a bandage covering his jaw, just under his ear, on social media. Another picture showed several stitches under the bandage.
He wrote in the caption, “Grateful and so appreciative for the incredible team at The Skin Associates and their fast reactive work on removing this Basal Cell Carcinoma thank you!”
He further added, “Please don’t forget your sunscreen this weekend. I promise you it’s not a face lift! I’d need a refund.”
Cancer Research UK wrote in the comments as well, saying, “Glad to hear you’re doing well, Gordon, and thanks for raising awareness of how important it is to stay safe in the sun. Seek shade, cover up, and apply sunscreen regularly and generously.”
Basal cell carcinoma usually first appears as a ‘slightly transparent bump on the skin’ according to the information provided on the Mayo Clinic. It typically appears on areas of the skin that are most frequently exposed to sunlight, such as the neck and head.