SAEDNEWS: Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay announced he underwent treatment to remove basal cell carcinoma, thanked medical staff, and urged followers to protect themselves from sun exposure.
According to SaedNews, Gordon Ramsay, 58, disclosed on social media that doctors removed basal cell carcinoma — a common non-melanoma skin cancer — from an area beneath his ear, posting a photo of dressings and thanking “the incredible team” at his clinic for their swift care. The TV chef used the moment to press a familiar public-health message: don’t forget sunscreen. His post struck a personal note, blending relief and lightness — “I promise you it’s not a facelift. I’d need a refund,” he quipped — while prompting an outpouring of support from family, colleagues and public-health charities.
Ramsay’s update underlined two points: basal cell carcinoma typically arises from long-term ultraviolet exposure and is most treatable when detected early, and public figures can amplify prevention messaging effectively. Family responses appeared immediately on social platforms and health charities used the opportunity to reiterate sun-safe behaviours: seek shade, cover up, and apply sunscreen generously and regularly. Ramsay is expected to recover quickly following the procedure; he continues to run his restaurant group and television projects. For anyone noticing an unusual patch, sore or growth on the skin, medical professionals advise prompt evaluation. The chef’s candid post served as both a personal update and a widely shared reminder about everyday sun protection.
