Video game superstar Tyler Blevins, known as “Ninja,” revealed this week that he has been diagnosed with melanoma, a type of skin cancer.
Mr. Blevins, 32, said on social media on Tuesday. A few weeks ago, during his annual checkup with the dermatologist, a mole on his foot was removed.
“It came back as melanoma, but they were optimistic that we were catching it in the early stages,” he said.
Blevins said in the post that a second black spot was discovered on his foot, which has also been removed and is being examined, “hopefully under the microscope they will see a clear non-melanoma border so We just knew we got it.”
His huge following online led to a crossover appearance in 2019, Disguised as a character named “Ice Cream”, on the Fox competition show “The Masked Singer.” 2018, He plays Fortnite with Ellen DeGeneres on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
Skin cancer is common and often survivable. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the most common types of skin cancer and can be disfiguring but rarely fatal.
Melanoma accounts for only about 1% of all diagnosed skin cancers, but is responsible for the vast majority of skin cancer deaths.American Cancer Society It is estimated that doctors will diagnose approximately 100,640 new melanomas This year, approximately 59,170 men and 41,470 women have died in the United States, and approximately 8,290 people have died.
The risk increases with age, and light skin color is also a major risk factor for melanoma. Early detection can lead to effective treatment.
The average age at diagnosis is 66 years.But melanoma is one of the most common cancers cancer in young peopleEspecially young women ages 20 to 39, according to the American Cancer Society.
William Dahout, chief scientific officer of the American Cancer Society, said Wednesday that melanoma found on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet or under the nails “is a rare type.” He advises people to use sunscreen and check their skin frequently and consult a dermatologist if they notice anything suspicious.
“It’s good to have a partner in a well-lit room or use a flashlight to check on your back and soles,” he says.
Mr Blevins said he would use his diagnosis to raise awareness of skin cancer.
“I’m glad I caught this early,” he said in the post, “but please take this as a PSA to get your skin checked.”
