Speaking candidly about his ongoing fight with skin cancer, former Australian captain Michael Clarke disclosed that he has had several operations to remove malignant spots from his face and still sees a dermatologist every six months for therapy.
During his playing days for Australia in 2006, Michael Clarke had his first skin cancer removed. Since then, he has made routine check-ups a part of his regimen. After years of dealing with the problem, Michael Clarke has finally accepted that he would have to keep an eye on it for the rest of his life.
Michael Clarke joined the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation in 2023 to use his position to urge others to take sun safety and skin health seriously and to help spread the word about the value of early diagnosis and routine skin exams.
There are several cutouts on my face. About four weeks ago, I had one removed from my nose. My dermatologist visits me every six months. Sunspots get frozen. Usually, I have them removed if they are basal cells. I believe my face has been cut seven times.
Michael Clarke stated on “The Kyle and Jackie O” show that “you can’t hide them.”
Michael Clarke shared the news on social media in August, reminding followers of the value of routine examinations and sun protection. Doctors found suspicious patches on Clarke’s face in 2006, which led to his first skin cancer concern. He immediately had surgery to remove the spots from his face and chest, and he needed more treatments in the years that followed to remove malignant growths from his forehead and chest.
Michael Clarke has frequently admitted that his protracted exposure to the sun during his cricket career made him more susceptible to the illness. Years after being diagnosed with three non-melanoma lesions in 2006, Clarke disclosed in 2019 that he had another skin cancer excised from his forehead. He also posted a photo of himself with stitches in his forehead along with a passionate message telling kids to prioritize getting regular checkups and taking care of their skin.
Before he retired from international cricket, Clarke, one of Australia’s most successful captains, guided his nation to victory in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. He played in 115 Test matches, 245 ODIs, and 34 T20Is for Australia during his illustrious career, scoring over 17,000 runs in all forms.
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