Julian Lennon is navigating a well being scare this vacation season.
The British musician, son of Beatles member John Lennon, revealed in a prolonged X put up on Wednesday that he was lately recognized with pores and skin most cancers.
Ahead of his journey to New York for a media tour, Lennon, 61, stated he had a session along with his dermatologist Dr. Tess, who beforehand handled a mole of his that was cancerous.
“After having simply completed (“Good Morning America”), I obtained a message from Dr. Tess, with some urgency to return to Los Angeles, as I had 2 areas on My Skin, Shoulder (and) Forearm, one in all which was Melanoma, that ought to be operated on ASAP!”, Lennon wrote.
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Disturbing Images….
Hi Folks,
Well, right here’s how this goes…
Before I flew to New York from Los Angeles, for good morning America , Sirius XM, iHeart Radio & My Fotografiska Q&A Book Signing Event, I went to see, as I often do when in LA, My pretty Dermatologist – Dr Tess,… pic.twitter.com/TqvlK5dKLa— Julian Lennon (@JulianLennon) December 18, 2024
Melanoma is a sort of pores and skin most cancers that’s usually brought on by publicity to ultraviolet gentle, which will be present in daylight in addition to tanning lamps and beds, based on Mayo Clinic. Skin on the arms, again, face and legs are generally affected areas.
Lennon subsequently flew again to Los Angeles for emergency surgical procedure. The “Too Late for Goodbyes” singer stated the process was a “success,” nonetheless he has not but obtained the outcomes of his biopsy.
“I’m very grateful to Dr. Tess and Dr. Tim (Neavin), for having the ability to coordinate this surgical procedure at such quick discover, however for as soon as once more, hopefully Saving My Life…”, Lennon wrote. “One can by no means be too assured in circumstances like this, however all of us consider that Dr. Tim has saved the day… So fingers crossed for now.”
Lennon, who additionally shared a pair of black-and-white images of scars from his surgical procedure, concluded his put up by saying his expertise is a “well timed reminder to all, to please get your self checked out by your physician.”
“For the sake of your self, your loved ones and mates simply go to your (physician) and do what have to be carried out…” Lennon wrote. “I like life and I need to dwell for a really very long time and that is a technique, and a alternative, that would decide your future… I want you all comfortable holida(ys) and a wholesome lengthy life…”
This article initially appeared on USA TODAY: Julian Lennon most cancers: Singer reveals prognosis, emergency surgical procedure
