Christie Brinkley had a recent health scare. She reminds her fans to get regular checkups and screenings if they have cancer.
The 70-year-old model opened up about her recent skin cancer diagnosis. She wrote that her doctor biopsied the cancer after noticing a concerning spot on her temple. Fortunately, Brinkley said her situation was not serious. The medical staff managed to diagnose and detect the cancer relatively early.
On Instagram, he revealed images of the procedure. It should be noted that one of the photos is a bit gruesome. Consider this her warning. The model wrote a fairly long caption.
She said: “The good news for me is that we caught basal cell carcinoma early. And I had excellent doctors who removed the cancer and stitched me up perfectly like a high fashion Dior 👍.”
He explained to fans ways they could reduce their risk of getting skin cancer. In particular, she encouraged frequent checkups and also encouraged fans to use plenty of sunscreen.
She said: “The good news for you is that all of this can be avoided if you are diligent with your sun protection! I got serious a little late, so now, for this old mermaid/gardener, I’ll slather on my SPF 30, reapplying it as needed, wearing long sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat. And doing regular full body checkups…that’s a MUST! I was lucky to find mine, because she was accompanying one of my daughters to HER checkup.”
Christie Brinkley opens up about cancer diagnosis
Brinkley shared several photos from the surgery. She revealed that the doctor removed an area the size of a nickel on the side of her face. Brinkley said she was lucky doctors caught the cancer early. She explained that she was actually at her daughter’s appointment when they noticed the cancer.
Brinkley wrote: “The Doctor was looking at each freckle with a magnifying glass…he wasn’t my date, so he wasn’t going to say anything, but at the end I asked him if he could look at a little spot that I could see. I feel while I apply my foundation. He took one look and knew immediately that he needed a biopsy! He did it right then and there! So make your own good luck by scheduling that follow-up appointment today. And spread my friends!
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