Kevin Jonas Undergoes Surgery To Remove Skin Cancer From His Head
Kevin Jonas took to Instagram to share a recent update about his health.
On Tuesday, the Jonas Brothers member uploaded an Instagram reel showing that he recently underwent surgery to remove the skin cancer from his head. It was captioned: "Friendly reminder to get your moles checked."
"So today, I am getting a basal cell carcinoma from my head. Yes, that is an actual little skin cancer guy that has started to grow. And now, I have surgery to remove it, so here we go," he said in the first part of his video, showing his forehead.
The 36-year-old singer then followed it up with a clip of him post-surgery. He showed off his bandage, saying, "Alright, I'm all done. Now it's time to heal. Heading home. Make sure to get those moles checked people."
In just seven hours since Kevin uploaded the reel, it has gained over 817,000 views and lots of comments from his fans, different skin organizations and other social media users.
"Thank you for being real and honest about your situation. Skin cancer is always looked at from a 'cut it off and done' kinda cancer. You sharing opens doors for others to realize how important it is to check your skin! Hope surgery went well and keep sharing your experiences, it truly matters," commented My Melanoma World.
"So sorry to hear about your BCC, Kevin. Thank you for raising awareness. Early detection is key. Wishing you the best on your recovery journey," wrote The Skin Cancer Foundation.
"You just scared us a bunch! Happy to know you're recovering. I love you so much and wish you a lot of health," wrote one fan.
"Oh Kevin, sending lots of love your way. So glad you were able to catch it so soon. Hope you recover fast," said another.
"Thank God it was detected early. You got me shaking! Get well soon, lovey. Praying for you," remarked a different commenter.
"Feel better, Kevin. I'm grateful that you're well," commented someone else.
Basal cell carcinoma is a "type of skin cancer that most often develops on areas of skin exposed to the sun, such as the face," according to the Mayo Clinic.
While it can take other forms, it often appears as a slightly transparent bump on the skin, most often occurring on the head and neck.
Using sunscreen and avoiding long-term exposure to the sun can help protect the skin against this type of cancer.
