Ninja, a well-known online personality and professional gamer, diagnosed with skin cancer.

 

Ninja, a well-known online personality and professional gamer, disclosed that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer.

Tyler Blevins, better known online as Ninja, informed his fans of this development on Tuesday.

"Well, I'm still a little shocked but I want to keep you all updated," the Twitch streamer said. I went to the dermatologist a few weeks ago for my yearly skin check, which Jess had arranged for me. To be safe, they wanted to get rid of the mole on my foot. Although melanoma was discovered, they are optimistic since we discovered it quickly."

Ninja said, "They found another suspicious spot, so today they did a biopsy on it and removed a larger area around the melanoma with the hope that under the microscope they’ll see clear margins and we'll know we got it all."

The thirty-two-year-old gamer asked his fans to plan their skin inspections.

He continued, "I'm grateful to have found this early but please make sure you're taking care of yourselves."

Jessica Blevins, his wife, thanked fans on social media for their outpouring of support after Ninja's news.

Jessica stated on Twitter, "I might not have pushed for us to get yearly skin checks yet if we hadn't been in Florida. Since foot melanoma isn't even caused by the sun, it probably would have existed and gone undiscovered." "Thank you also for all of the love. I'm here to stand by Ninja and provide him all the assistance and encouragement he requires!"

"We feel strong knowing God is with us in all of this!" she stated.

With 19 million followers, Ninja is the most followed user on Twitch, a well-known streaming network. Because of his fame from playing Fortnite, the developers at Epic Games created a Ninja "skin" that allows users to look like him when playing.

With 24 million users, the gamer has a substantial online following on YouTube as well.

What is Melanoma?

Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer that typically starts as a mole that changes in size, shape, or color, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Skin that has been exposed to the sun, such as the back, hands, face, and legs, is typically where it begins. Often, modifications to an already-existing mole or the appearance of a new, "abnormal-looking" growth on the skin are the initial indicators of melanoma.

It's crucial to remember that melanoma can develop anywhere on the body, including under the nails, on the palms of the hands, and on the soles of the feet. It also doesn't always begin as a mole.

The majority of melanomas are brought on by exposure to UV light from the sun, while the precise cause of all melanomas remains unknown.

How to Prevent Skin Cancer?

In order to prevent skin cancer, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends people wear UV protection, avoid the sun at midday, and avoid tanning beds.

On its website, the AAD writes, "Whether you’re in contact with UV rays from the sun or going to an indoor tanning salon, every time you tan, your skin is damaged." "As this damage builds, you speed up the aging of your skin and increase your risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, as well as all other types of skin cancer."

Insurance plans usually do not cover travels made for the purpose of screening for skin cancer because the group does not currently suggest routine tests for adults and adolescents who do not exhibit any symptoms. Nonetheless, patients should see a dermatologist or their primary care physician if they observe any suspicious spots or other skin cancer symptoms.

How to Perform a Skin Self-Exam?

According to the association, a crucial aspect of screening for skin cancer is recording any alterations in lumps and other skin lesions.

Checking the front, back, and sides of your body with a full-length mirror is advised by the American Academy of Dermatology. Next, feel especially for your palms, soles of your feet, between your toes, underarms, and the backs of your legs. You can check the back of the neck, scalp, back, and buttocks with a portable mirror.

To quickly identify potential melanoma symptoms, remember the ABCDE rule: A stands for asymmetry, B for uneven borders, C for distinct colors, D for diameter, and E for evolving. The American Academy of Dermatology advises seeking additional evaluation from a dermatologist if a mole or pigmented patch exhibits any of these traits.