Strictly Come Dancing legend Len Goodman has surgery for skin cancer scare
The former Strictly judge had a growth removed from his forehead amid skin cancer concerns. He is now using his voice to raise awareness of the killer disease – and how it can affect golfers.
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Strictly Come Dancing legend Len Goodman has had surgery to remove a skin cancer growth from his head – and is using his health scare to urge others to take care in the sun.
The 76-year-old underwent surgery earlier this month to remove a growth on his forehead and has been spotted with a bandage covering the wound.
The former Strictly judge – who quit the show in 2016 after 12-years – has been using his platform to raise awareness of skin cancer and has been involved with the Melanoma Fund’s Slip! Slap! Swing! Sun Protection Campaign for Golf.
Posing for a snap on behalf of the skin cancer charity, Len pointed to his injury on his head while posing with a cap covering his head as he increases his sun protection.
The image was shared on Instagram along with the caption: “[Len Godman] has asked us to keep ‘spreading the word’ re. sun protection for golf. via our Slip! Slap! Swing! campaign.
“Len revealed he has just had skin cancer removed and wanted us to use this image to inspire others to take the issue seriously!”
The Sun on Sunday reports that the TV star does not require any further treatment following the growth removal.
A source close to the star told the publication: “Len is recovering well.
“It was obviously a shock but he didn’t waste any time in getting it treated.
“He is now urging fans to wear sun lotion, especially as the weather has been so hot, and to check any moles they’re worried about with a doctor.”
The Melanoma Fund says: “Skin cancer has reached epidemic levels, with incidence trebling in the last thirty years. Those who play or work in golf are recognised to be at high risk due to three main factors: When, Where and How.
“When – A round can lead to prolonged sun exposure when UV levels are at their strongest, typically between 11.00am-3.00pm, from April until September.
“Where – Courses provide little shade, and highly UV reflective surfaces such as grass, water and sand.
“How – Players tend to avoid reapplying sunscreen to avoid a ‘greasy grip’.”
They continue: “The good news is that skin cancer; including melanoma, the most dangerous form of the disease is mostly preventable by properly protecting your skin from the sun.
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