Sam Champion Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis on 'Good Morning America'

The ABC weatherman shares his health journey and urges vigilance in skin cancer prevention.

Sam Champion, 63, disclosed his diagnosis of nodular basal cell carcinoma, highlighting a significant facial scar post-surgery.
The cancer was discovered to be larger and deeper than expected, requiring multiple surgical procedures at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Champion emphasized the importance of regular skin checks and using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer, reflecting on past sunburns from his outdoor reporting career.
Laser treatments were also performed to remove precancerous spots, and Champion demonstrated sunscreen application techniques on air.
Champion's message underscored that skin cancer can affect anyone, regardless of age, skin tone, or type, advocating for collective awareness and prevention.