Cricketer Michael Clarke has recalled the events that led to his skin cancer diagnosis
Clarke discussed his experience on the Kyle and Jackie O Show. revealing he has struggled with it for years, having several melanomas cut out of his face and body.
He added he had a melanoma “cut out of his face” just four weeks ago.
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“I’ve had a number cut out of my face,” he said.
“I had one about four weeks ago off my nose, and I see my dermatologist every six months.”
Henderson asked if the athlete could sue Cricket Australia for the skin cancer, but Clarke added he had issues for years before he played professional cricket.
“I remember speaking to Mum and Dad about growing up as a kid playing sport,” he said.
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“I was like, ‘Mum, I’ve had so many [skin cancers] cut out now, did you guys not put sunscreen on me?’
“Mum said, ‘No, we definitely did.’ The difference between now and when I was a kid, she thinks we probably didn’t reapply as consistently as what we do now.
“When you’re playing sports, you sweat it off.”
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Clarke said he is “really disciplined” when it comes to applying sunscreen on his daughter, Kelsey Lee.
The cricket star also explained how his skin cancer is treated.
“The sunspots, I get frozen. Normally, if they’re basal cell I get them cut out … I think I’ve had seven cut out of my face.”
Clarke recently shared via Instagram that he’d had a melanoma cut out of his nose, warning others to stay vigilant.
“Skin cancer is real! Especially in Australia,” the caption reads.
“Another one cut out of my nose today. A friendly reminder to get your skin checked.
“Prevention is better than cure but in my case, regular check-ups and early detection is key. So grateful that.”
He also spoke to the radio hosts about his late mate and fellow cricket legend Shane Warne.
Clarke revealed he has never used dating apps, but said Warne tried to introduce him to Raya, a dating up for elites and celebrities.
”I never have used a dating app, Warnie introduced me to Raya for some reason,” he said.
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Clarke added that it didn’t work out because he “isn’t good with technology.”
“I think it’s sort of a combination of I don’t think I’d be good on it anyway … I’m still working [out] Instagram!”
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