Below Deck Down Under star Jason Chambers, 52, diagnosed with skin cancer

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Below Deck Down Under star Jason Chambers has been diagnosed with skin cancer.

The reality star and ship captain, 52, took to Instagram on Monday to reveal his melanoma diagnosis and admitted he hadn’t used sunscreen in years.

He said, “Update on the biopsy I had. It came back with melanoma. I’m in Australia. That happened in Bali.

‘The Australian doctors, who are fantastic in Australia, were not happy with what the indications were telling them to go to the second stage, which was to cut out a larger part and test the glands.

‘Look at Australia, two out of three people suffer from melanoma. It’s something big. I never wore sunscreen when I was on the boat. I put zinc on my nose because of the chemicals. But there are so many products now that are chemical-free, which is great.

‘For someone who spent his entire life in the sun, playing sports as a child or working on the ocean, I thought I was resistant to the sun’s harmful effects.

Below Deck Down Under star Jason Chambers has been diagnosed with skin cancer

The reality star and ship captain, 52, took to Instagram on Monday to reveal his melanoma diagnosis and admitted he hadn't used sunscreen in years

The reality star and ship captain, 52, took to Instagram on Monday to reveal his melanoma diagnosis and admitted he hadn’t used sunscreen in years

‘I love the sun and its health benefits are obvious, but be sensible and like everything in life it’s all about balance, choose your battles.

‘So make sure you put on some sunscreen, find some shade, cover up and enjoy your day out in the sun.’

‘With a diagnosed melanoma biopsy I now have to wait anxiously and what I thought was a skin spot changed in just six months, early detection is key.’

Treatment includes removing the entire portion of the tumor or by removing the skin layer by layer by the surgeon, i.eimmunotherapy, radiation or chemotherapy:

Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. It occurs after the DNA in the skin cells is damaged (usually due to harmful UV rays) and then not repaired. It then causes mutations that can form malignant tumors.

Chambers joined the Bravo show in 2022. The series chronicles the lives of the crew members who work and stay aboard a superyacht over 45 meters during a six-week charter season in Australia.

Chambers shares daughter Saskia, eight, with his ex-wife Fuchsia Quinn.

Chambers recently set tongues wagging over speculation that he was dating model Laura Csortan.

In July, the former Great Outdoors host, 46, shared a video on Instagram of herself enjoying a drink by the beach with the reality hunk in Bali.

In the footage, the pair sat on a lounge and clinked their glasses together before having a drink, while a friend filmed them.

But the model and Miss Australia winner told Ny Breaking Australia she was in Bali for work and had caught up with friends, including Jason, during her trip.

Melanoma: the most dangerous form of skin cancer

Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. It occurs after the DNA in the skin cells is damaged (usually due to harmful UV rays) and then not repaired. It then causes mutations that can form malignant tumors.

Causes

  • Sun exposure: UV and UVB rays from the sun and tanning beds are harmful to the skin
  • Birthmarks: The more moles you have, the greater the risk of developing melanoma
  • Skin type: Fairer skin has a higher risk of developing melanoma
  • Hair color: Red heads are more at risk than others
  • Personal history: If you have ever had melanoma, you are more likely to get it again
  • Family history: If previous relatives have been diagnosed, it increases your risk

Treatment

This can be done by removing the entire part of the tumor or by having the surgeon remove the skin layer by layer. When a surgeon removes it layer by layer, it helps him figure out exactly where the cancer ends so he doesn’t have to remove more skin than necessary.

If discoloration or a dent is left during the operation, the patient may decide to use a skin graft.

  • Immunotherapy, radiation or chemotherapy:

This is necessary if the cancer reaches stage III or IV. This means that the cancer cells have spread to the lymph nodes or other organs in the body.

Prevention

  • Use sunscreen and don’t burn
  • Avoid tanning outside and in beds
  • Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside
  • Keep newborns out of the sun
  • Examine your skin every month
  • See your doctor every year for a skin exam

Source: Skin Cancer Foundation and American Cancer Society

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