Overview

• The 57-year-old actor revealed that doctors identified the cheek lesion as keratosis and will burn it off to prevent it turning into melanoma.
• This marks MacDonald’s second pre-cancerous diagnosis since a similar spot was discovered and treated last year.
• He traced part of his risk to weekly sunbed sessions between ages 17 and 26, which medical professionals say likely contributed to his skin damage.
• MacDonald recounted his father’s skin cancer diagnosis after years of sun exposure from driving with his arm resting on the car window.
• Ahead of a UK heatwave, his partnership with O2’s campaign amplifies his call for regular skin checks and consistent sunscreen use.