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Michael Clarke Has Another Skin Cancer Removed From His Nose

He credits regular check-ups for catching lesions early.

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Michael Clarke's Skin Cancer Battle, All You Need to Know About the Disease
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Overview

  • Clarke announced on Instagram that a new lesion was cut from his nose and said it was detected early.
  • He thanked Sydney specialist Dr Bish Soliman and tagged the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation in his post.
  • The former Australia captain has dealt with skin cancer since 2006 and has spoken of having roughly a dozen to 20 lesions removed.
  • Recent history includes surgery last year for a basal cell carcinoma on his chest and separate removals from his forehead and face in 2023.
  • He says he aims for twice-yearly skin checks and urged Australians to book regular screenings given the country’s high UV exposure.