Former Australia captain and great batsman Michael Clarke has revealed that he has skin cancer. He posted on Instagram that a cancerous part has been removed from his nose.
Clarke wrote: “Skin cancer is real, especially in Australia. Today again another part was removed from my nose. This is a friendly reminder to everyone to keep getting their skin checked. Prevention is better than cure. In my case, regular checkups and early detection are very important. Thankfully, Dr. Bish Soliman caught it in time.”
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Michael Clarke’s cricket career
- Test matches: 115
- ODI International (ODI): 245
- T20 International: 34
He played cricket for Australia from 2004 to 2015 and also captained the team during this period.
- As Test captain: 74 Tests (47 wins, 16 losses)
- As ODI captain: 139 matches
Under his captaincy, Australia won the 2013–14 Ashes series (5–0) and also won the 2015 World Cup.
Why is skin cancer common in Australia?
- Reason: The main cause of skin cancer is excessive exposure to UV rays, which come from the sun and tanning beds.
- Effects: It is considered the most common cancer worldwide.
- Situation in Australia: The highest number of skin cancer cases are here because this country is near the equator and the level of ultraviolet rays is very high here. Also, a large number of people with fair skin live here.
- Statistics: 2 out of every 3 Australians are at risk of skin cancer by the age of 70.
What is the preventive measure?
- Regular skin checkups
- Use of sunscreen to avoid sunburn
- Timely treatment and early detection
