Julian Lennon has given the public a timely reminder to see their doctor regularly after undergoing emergency surgery after being diagnosed with skin cancer for the second time.
Lennon took to social media this week to reveal his latest health scare, explaining that he was on his way to New York for a holiday good morning america Appearances and press conferences in support of his latest book, life’s fragile momentswhen he received word from Dr. Tess Mauricio that melanoma had been found on his skin.
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“So, after finishing all my work in New York, instead of going home to put up the Christmas tree, happily end the year, and relax at home, I flew straight back to Los Angeles and went straight from LAX to the operating room, where Dr. Tess recommended surgeon, [Dr. Tim Neavin] “He spent several hours cleaning up my body and performing surgery on me which was hugely profitable and hopefully we would eventually have a clear margin which would mean I would be cancer free,” Lennon wrote.
“The operation was successful but we don’t have the biopsy results yet and we probably won’t get them before Christmas.”
As he continued working, he expressed his gratitude to the medical team for their quick work in coordinating such a quick surgery and “hopefully saved my life”.
“One can never be too confident in a situation like this, but we all believe Dr. Tim saved the world. So keep your fingers crossed now,” he wrote.
“Obviously great news and will be the best Christmas gift ever…I’m very hopeful…but I just want to say it’s also a timely reminder to everyone, please let you Check yourself with your doctor,” he added. “It only takes a short time to do this, and in the end you may just be saving your own life…so, for your own sake, ask your family and friends to see your doctor and do what needs to be done.” Done… …. I love life, I want to live for a long time, this is a way, a choice, that can determine your future.
Lennon’s latest book is aptly titled, life’s fragile momentsreleased in September, is his first photography book, featuring stills taken over two decades, including landscapes, city scenes and intimate portraits.
