The Jonas Brothers’ Kevin Jonas shares a health update and cancer awareness message after surgery

Jonas Brothers star Kevin Jonas has sent a vital message to his followers after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous mole. The musician took to Instagram earlier this week to update his fans on his health, revealing that he had a basal cell carcinoma excised from his scalp.

In the social media post, Kevin urged his followers to stay vigilant about their skin health. He wrote: “Friendly reminder to check your moles.”

Accompanying the caption was a video of him lying down, where he explained: “So today I’m having a basal cell carcinoma removed from my head.”

He continued, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation: “Yes, this is a guy with skin cancer that has started to grow. And now I have to have surgery to remove it.”

Kevin then pointed the camera to the hairline to show the small mark. Following the procedure, he posted a clip of himself peeling off the dressing, although he did not reveal the aftermath of the surgery, reports Wales Online.

Later, Kevin showed up in his car with a tiny patch where the mole had been and shared, “Okay, I’m done,” before adding, “Now it’s time to heal us, go home. ,” as he ended the video.

The candid share garnered positive reactions from fans, with many thanking her for her transparency. One fan expressed his gratitude by commenting: “Thank you for being real and honest about your situation. Skin cancer is always looked at as a ‘cut it out’ type of cancer. Check your skin. I hope the surgery went well and keep sharing your experiences, it really matters.”

Jessicaleewalter commented: “So happy you got verified and removed. Just be sure to check for any new moles that appear or change in appearance.”

What exactly is basal cell carcinoma?

The NHS describes basal cell carcinoma, or BCC, as a type of non-melanoma skin cancer, which is one of the most common forms of cancer originating in the top layer of the skin. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the other primary type of non-melanoma skin cancer.

Non-melanoma skin cancers are often quite treatable. The term ‘non-melanoma’ is used to differentiate these more common skin cancers from the rarer and more aggressive melanoma, which can spread more quickly in the body, according to NHS Inform.

A persistent lump or discolored patch of skin that does not heal after several weeks is often the initial indicator of non-melanoma skin cancer. Key risk factors for non-melanoma skin cancer include exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, either from the sun or sunbeds. Other risk factors include:

• pale skin that burns easily in the sun
• red or blonde hair
• blue or green eyes
• a large number of freckles or moles
• you have had a lot of sun exposure and have had many sunburns in the past
• used a lot of sunbeds
• history of skin cancer in your family or you have had skin cancer before

According to the NHS, people with brown or black skin have a reduced risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancer, but it remains a possibility.

Signs and symptoms of non-melanoma skin cancer

The main sign of non-melanoma skin cancer is usually an abnormal growth or patch on the skin. This can occur anywhere on the body, including the head, face and ears, neck and shoulders, back, hands and feet.

Cancer Research UK pointed out that symptoms of skin cancer, such as sores or an area of ​​skin that does not heal within four weeks, looks unusual and hurts (such as itching, bleeding, crusting or crusting for more than four weeks ). The charity advised to look out for:

• A wound that won’t heal – The lesion may appear clear, shiny and pink or pearly white. It may also look red. It may feel painful, rough and have raised edges.
• Ulcer – Look at an area of ​​skin that has deteriorated (an ulcer) and does not heal in 4 weeks and you cannot think of a reason for this change.
• A lump – This can be small, slow growing, shiny and pink or red.
• Red spots on the skin – These red spots might also itch. This could be due to other non-cancerous skin conditions. But check it out to make sure.
• Freckles or moles – A change in a mole or freckle can be a sign of another type of skin cancer called melanoma.