John Lennon’s Son Julian, 61, Has Successful Skin Cancer Surgery After Second Melanoma Diagnosis.
Source: Survivornet, December 2024
The Importance of Skin Cancer Prevention
- Julian Lennon, the 61-year-old son of late Beatles icon John Lennon, was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of skin cancer called melanoma for a second time. The first time it was found on his head four years ago. His most recent diagnosis was found on either his forearm or his shoulder.
- Lennon underwent surgery to remove the melanoma, however, he is still waiting for his biopsy results to see if all the cancer was taken out.
- Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that starts in the same cells that give your skin, hair, and eyes their color. It is most likely found on sun-exposed skin areas like your face, neck, arms, and legs. However, you might also find them in your feet, eyes, and mouth
- Although Lennon didn’t specify the type of surgery he underwent, it’s likely his doctor performed Mohs surgery, a microscopically controlled surgery where surgeons remove thin layers of skin tissue until they reach clear tissue without cancer.
Julian Lennon, the 61-year-old son of late Beatles icon John Lennon, recently underwent emergency surgery to remove skin cancer from his body after being diagnosed with melanoma for a second time.
What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer
Four years after his first experience battling melanoma, which was found on his head, Lennon took to social media this week to share what he describes as “disturbing images” of spots on his skin and to inform his fans about his second skin cancer diagnosis.