Julia Morris has issued a health warning after undergoing surgery to remove a “pretty big skin cancer”.
The TV presenter, 56, and comedian took to Instagram to encourage her 307,000 followers to be more sun-safe.
“How is your 50+ (sunscreen) working out for you? I wish I had used it more in my life,” her Instagram caption read.
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“Another pretty big skin cancer removed this week. Going to have to up my eyebrow-drawing game.
“The Aussie sun is no joke and while I lived like a pig on a spit in my 20s, I’m absolutely suffering the consequences now.”
She urged followers to “slip slop slap” and shared a reminder that “early detection is the key”.
“Big love to Dr Sheridan and the glorious team at Phoenix Dermatology and the Avenue Hospital for all the TLC this week Jx,” her message ended.
Followers took to the comments to share their well wishes.
“Sending a giant hug from all of us,” wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin said.
“I hope you’re doing ok. Plus, you rock a headband. I’m sure it’s fashion somewhere,” Dream Home presenter Dr Chris Brown said.
TV personality Shaynna Blaze said: “Oh you poor thing — at first I thought you had a Santa hat on. You being all Jolly and all that! Get well and glad you are in the early detection stages!”
Another TV presenter to speak out in recent months about skin cancer prevention was Sunrise co-host Natalie Barr, who learned a “pimple” on her nose was face cancerous.
Visiting a dermatologist, the specialist diagnosed the 3mm lesion as cancerous.
“I’ve had this pimple on my nose, it’s been about three weeks. It keeps going up, down, up, down, won’t go away,” Nat explained on Sunrise in June 2024.
Barr was told she would need to use an anti-cancer cream in order to treat the lesion and also underwent red light therapy, which also selectively kills cancer cells.
“It’s just a good reminder for everyone. Remember to get your skin checked regularly,” she urged the Sunrise audience.
Changes to look out for when detecting skin cancer include:
- New moles
- Moles that increase in size
- An outline of a mole that becomes notched
- A spot that changes colour from brown to black or is varied
- A spot that becomes raised or develops a lump within it
- The surface of a mole becoming rough, scaly or ulcerated
- Moles that itch or tingle
- Moles that bleed or weep
- Spots that look different from the others
For more information on early detection visit Cancer Council Australia.
