Jackman Shines on Broadway
- Hugh Jackman, 53, is currently starring in The Music Man on Broadway, alongside Sutton Foster, and the show went into previews this week.
- Jackman is a skin cancer survivor; he first developed skin cancer in 2013 and has battled the disease a total of six times.
- To lower your skin cancer risk, wear sunscreen, avoid direct sunlight and don't use tanning beds.
Today, Jackman shared an inside look from the first preview, writing on Instagram, “sneak of Shipoopi from our first preview! With @suttonlenore and the amazing cast of @musicmanbway. Directed by @jerryjzaks. Choreographed by @warrencarlyle. Music director @vaccariellopatrick.”
Read MoreView this post on InstagramJackman says he’s feeling “grateful and blessed” to have the preview underway.
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The musical was initially meant to premiere in September 2020, but the show’s plans were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, like so many other Broadway shows.
Jackman has been sharing sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes moments with fans and followers on social media, creating lots of hype for this long-awaited production that’ll have fans lining up and shelling out big bucks for seats.
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The 53-year-old Aussie is a great example of how you can thrive after beating cancer.
Jackman’s Cancer Battle
Jackman isn't just a Broadway star with an endearing accent, he's also an inspiring skin cancer survivor. He has fought this disease many times. Jackman has been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, or "BCC." The disease first presented in 2013 for the actor, and he has battled it six times.
Basal cell carcinoma the most commonly diagnosed skin cancer in the U.S. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), 5.4 million basal and squamous cell skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the U.S. Jackman's most recent battle with basal cell carcinoma was in 2017.
Which Sunscreen Should I Choose To Prevent Cancer?
Protecting Your Skin from Cancer
As Jackman regularly urges his fans to do protecting your skin by wearing sunscreen and getting skin checks is so important. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the U.S., and you can protect yourself and lower your skin cancer risk by taking prevention steps.
In an earlier interview, dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman outlines five easy ways to protect your skin, and lower your skin cancer risk. She tells us:
- Avoid sun during peak hours. This means from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It doesn't mean you should never go outside during the middle of the day, but make sure you're protected when you do venture outdoors.
- Cover your skin and eyes. A wide brim hat and sun glasses will protect your face, the top of your head, your ears, and the delicate skin around your eyes.
- Wear an SPF of 30 or higher. Plenty of facial moisturizers have SPF built into them. Reapply often.
- Get an annual skin check. You can check your own skin for anything that looks out of the ordinary, but you should still get a yearly check to make sure you didn't miss anything. If you do happen to notice anything out of the ordinary in between checks, schedule an appointment to talk to your doctor about it ASAP it is always worth it to make sure.
- Avoid tanning beds. "There's absolutely no benefit to going to a tanning bed," Dr. Engelman says.
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