Emmerdale actor shows off huge facial scar after getting deadly skin cancer removed and sends urgent warning to fans
AN EMMERDALE actor today showed off a huge scar on his face, after revealing he had an op to remove deadly skin cancer.
The soap star, 54, bravely opened up about his health battle and issued an warning to fans.
Actor Liam Fox, who is known for playing Dan Spencer on the Emmerdale, revealed last week that he had undergone a procedure to have the cancer removed.
The star said he had been diagnosed with having basal cell carcinoma, which is a type of skin cancer that can occur anywhere in the body but mainly areas that are exposed to the sun.
Posting a photo on Instagram with a plaster on his head, he wrote: "Been waiting ages to have a basal cell carcinoma removed… finally sorted at the fabulous plastic surgery dept at #StHelens #Hospital …what an absolutely superb fun friendly team."
ON THE MEND
Today, the soap star gave fans an update on how he was doing following the procedure to remove the cancerous cells.
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Again posting on Instagram, he shared a picture of himself with a scar on the left hand side of his forehead.
Writing next to the photo, he said: ";ust changing the dressing after my #carcenoma removal and thought I’d post the picture.
"Nice work from #sthelens NHS England."
WARNING TO FANS
The actor also used the opportunity to issue a warning to fans about the dangers of too much sun.
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"Another reminder to cover up," Liam said.
"I’ve been using plenty of sun screen for decades, this could likely be damage from my teens when I didn’t think about the dangers #SkinCancerAwareness #coverup."
The star ended the message on a light-hearted note and quipped: !At least I’m perfect for gangster castings now!"
BECOMING AN EMMERDALE STAR
Liam shot to fame on Emmerdale in 2011 playing Dan, the estranged husband of Ali Spencer (Kelli Hollis).
He was initially contracted for eight episodes, but he was later promoted to the main cast.
Liam played Dan for 12 years before leaving the soap in an explosive storyline when saw his character jailed for eight years.
Speaking at the time of his exit in 2023, he told the : "It doesn't matter what job you do, after a certain amount of time you just need a change of scene for a bit."
Liam went onto reveal that he felt "lucky" to have been part of the show for so long.
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He said: "I went in for eight episodes and I ended up doing 1,000. You learn your trade in a place like that.
"I've still got plenty of mates there and mates who aren't on the show anymore, who I'm still pally with."
Basal cell carcinoma explained
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of non-melanoma skin cancer that affects the basal cells in the skin.
It's the most common type of skin cancer in the UK.
Symptoms
A reddish, pearly patch, papule, or nodule that slowly enlarges.
A growth that changes color or texture.
A growth that hurts, itches, bleeds, crusts, or scabs for more than 4 weeks.
Causes
- Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or sunbeds.
- Burns, scars, or ulcers that damage the skin.
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