Gordon Ramsay opens up about skin cancer scare

Health & Fitness
30 Aug 2025 • 7:25 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • TV chef Gordon Ramsay has revealed he underwent surgery to remove Basal Cell Carcinoma, a common type of non-melanoma skin cancer.
  • Ramsay shared images on Instagram of a stitched-up area below his ear, expressing gratitude for his medical team's "fast reactive work".
  • He urged his followers to remember their sunscreen, jokingly clarifying the stitches were not from a facelift.
  • The article highlights that Basal Cell Carcinoma is primarily caused by ultraviolet light from the sun or sunbeds, and can be surgically removed.
  • Ramsay's announcement comes amidst online misinformation regarding an "anti-sunscreen movement", with experts reaffirming sunscreen's crucial role in preventing skin cancer.

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