Sam Champion revealed his skin cancer diagnosis and the large scar on his face on Friday's broadcast.
weather forecaster Explaining to “Good Morning America” viewers When the scar on his right cheek was removed, it was discovered that he had nodular basal cell carcinoma.
The surgery was performed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City earlier this month, and the cancer was “larger and deeper” than expected.
Champion, 63, said she also underwent laser treatment to remove dark, precancerous spots elsewhere on her face.
The ABC personality urged viewers to be “vigilant” while sharing his own health concerns.
“We hope that one day no one will have to undergo surgery to get rid of skin cancer, but for now, we are constantly looking at our skin, touching our skin, and detecting abnormalities. You have to notice if there are any spots,” he explained. . “And if those spots start to change, get care right away.”
The champion added: “I don't think about it” anymore.[s] Regarding going out without applying sunscreen. ”
He clarified that this cautious mindset “wasn't always the case,” recalling that he had “bad sunburns” in the past.
But now, the champion never leaves the house without applying sunscreen.
He continued, “No matter how old you are, my first onset was at 26. No matter what your skin color, skin type, skin tone, they can protect you from skin cancer.'' So it's everyone's problem.”
The champion shared footage from his inauguration, including a clip of him expressing “disappointment.”[ment]” over the “big, gaping hole” in his face.
“I'm not going to enjoy taking on a bigger scar than I thought I would take, but that's where we are today,” he said.
Champion, in particular, has given his Instagram followers glimpses into his own battle with skin cancer throughout the year.
He often shares photos with bandages on his face.
Champion married Rubem Robierb in December 2012.
