He thought he was participating in a trivial demonstration on the antenna, he left with a diagnosis of cancer. Wednesday, June 4, live Mike Jerrick A leader of the Fox News channel learned that the task on his arm was actually skin cancer.
A very “concrete” television sequence
Mike Jerrick, co-presenter of the program “Good Day Philadelphia” on Fox29, popular morning, was thus presenting a sequence on skin care. At his table, Dr. Joanna Walker, dermatologist, coming to talk about different skin cancers and the importance of checking his skin regularly. Then comes to the animator the idea of precisely showing a task on his right forearm … a planned sequence, for the demonstration, which takes an unexpected turn.
“This has all the characteristics of the most common skin cancer type, basal cell carcinoma, which is fortunately very treatable if detected in time” indicates the dermatologist.
A diagnosis that the host received, visibly shocked.
Basocellular carcinomas, very widespread cancer
Basocellular carcinomas (or CBC) are the most common types of carcinomas (40,000 to 50,000 new cases per year in France) but fortunately the least serious. They arise in the epidermis, the most superficial layer of the skin and develop from basal cells, located in the deepest part of this layer, which multiply abnormally until forming a tumor.
“Basy carcinoma is the most frequently diagnosed skin cancer in town”said Doctor Caroline Pouget, dermatologist in an article devoted to this subject. “It concerns adults and generally appears around the age of 50”.
This type of skin cancer manifests itself mainly on the overexposed areas exposed to the sun, such as neckline, shoulders or thorax. The face is also a frequent location, especially around the nose and ears.
Is it still serious?
Fortunately for the animator, the CBC evolves slowly and rarely remains fatal. “This cancer does not lead to metastasis, but it can infiltrate the skin level and create damage if we let it evolve in the area concerned. This is why we systematically treat it when the diagnosis is made”said our specialist.
“Even if it is not cancer that has the most severe forms, the patient is not immune to a recurrence. On the other hand, they are cancer cells and basal cell carcinoma always requires the establishment of a treatment”. It is therefore always advisable to remove it quickly.
How to recognize carcinoma?
The CBC can start under the appearance of a small flesh button, pearly or slightly dark, evoking a clear mole.
There are several forms:
- Superficial CBC : lesion on the surface of the skin, resembling a clear plate, a skin depression or a scaly area;
- Nodular CBC : small raised nodule surrounded by small visible blood vessels (telangiectasia);
- CBC infiltrating : irregular scar or red plates, often located on the nose, ears, thorax, shoulders or neckline.
Indices that must make you consult.
Successful prevention action
Following this strong sequence that has become viral, Mike Jerrick confided in Fox News still stunned by the bad news: “I never really thought that it could be skin cancerhe said.
The removal of the emergency cancer tumor was scheduled for this Friday: “I should get out of it”said the presenter. But the sequence did not affect the person concerned. Many viewers reacted to thank the host for awareness. For those who have similar brands or skin changes, “It is important to have them examined “he advised.