Kevin Jonas recovers from surgery after cancerous mole removal

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Kevin Jonas Recovers From Surgery After Cancerous Mole Removal
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By Ellie Iorizzo, PA Los Angeles Correspondent

US musician Kevin Jonas has revealed he had a cancerous mole removed from his face.

The 36-year-old, who is one third of the pop band Jonas Brothers alongside brothers Nick and Joe, encouraged his almost five million followers to “get your moles checked” after he underwent surgery.

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“So today I am getting a basal cell carcinoma removed from my head,” he said in a video shared on Instagram.

 

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Referencing the mole, he said: “That is a actual little skin cancer guy that just started to grow, and now I have to get surgery to remove it. So, here we go.”

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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of non-melanoma skin cancer that starts in the top layer of skin and can often be easily treated, according to the NHS website.

After the procedure, Jonas said: “Now it’s time to heal.”

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