John Lennon’s son Julian left ‘shaking inside’ after emergency cancer op to remove growth on his head
SINGER Julian Lennon has told of his shock at discovering a growth on his head was cancerous.
The son of Beatle John had an emergency operation just days ago to remove it — but admitted the health scare had left him “still shaking inside”.
Julian, 56, revealed that a skin specialist noticed something unusual about a mole which he had on his head all his life.
He said: “The trouble is... you think you have time... a few days ago, I went to visit my dermatologist, here in LA, when she noticed a little bump on my head that was actually a mole that had been there, along with a birthmark, for the last 57 years. But this time, it looked & felt a little different.”
Julian, whose hits include 1984’s Too Late for Goodbyes and 1991’s Saltwater, said he had a biopsy a few days ago which revealed it was “malignant/cancerous” and needed removing immediately.
He said: “Hopefully we managed to remove all that was cancerous, but the mole is being sent off again, for a further/deeper analysis, and I’ll have those results next week.
“I cannot tell you how I felt, from one moment of joy, to the fear of feeling that I may be gone, at any given moment.
“I’m still shaking inside…but my faith is strong.”
The star, whose dad was shot dead in 1980, urged fans to have regular health checks.
He added: “Thank you Dr Tess Mauricio, for quite possibly saving my life... I shall be forever indebted.”
Julian was the inspiration behind Beatles classic Hey Jude. His mum Cynthia and John divorced in 1968.
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