American gamer and Twitch superstar, Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins, revealed he was diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer.
American gamer and Twitch superstar, Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins, revealed he was diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer.The 32-year-old, who boasts 19 million Twitch followers, shared his diagnosis in a post on X on Tuesday. 'I'm still in a bit of shock but want to keep you all updated,' he said in the post.His dermatologist determined Blevins had melanoma after removing a mole on the bottom of his foot during a routine skin check.
In fact, it is one of the most common cancers in young adults, especially young women, according to the American Cancer Society.Risk factors for melanoma include having lighter skin color, being exposed to UV light, having many moles, having a family history of melanoma and having a personal history of melanoma or other skin cancers, according to the American Cancer Society.
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