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Below Deck star Jason Chambers issues serious warning after revealing he has skin cancer

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Updated 08:54 18 Dec 2024 GMTPublished 08:52 18 Dec 2024 GMT

Below Deck star Jason Chambers issues serious warning after revealing he has skin cancer

The Aussie star has opened up on his recent diagnosis

Anish Vij

Anish Vij

Below Deck Down Under star Jason Chambers has revealed that he has skin cancer.

The superyacht captain, 52, who features in the Bravo reality series about crew members working out at sea, has provided a recent update on his health.

Father-of-one Chambers urged his fans to 'choose your battles' after admitting that his love of warm weather has caused more harm than good.

In a video posted on Instagram, the reality star said his biopsy 'came back with melanoma'.

“I’m in Australia. That was done in Bali. The Australian doctors, which are fantastic in Australia, they weren’t happy with what the indications told them to go to the stage two which would be to cut out a bigger section and test the glands,” he said.

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“Look Australia, two out of three people suffer from melanoma. It’s a big thing.

Jason Chambers reveals he has melanoma (Instagram/@captainjchambers)
Jason Chambers reveals he has melanoma (Instagram/@captainjchambers)

“I never used to wear sunscreen when I was on the boat.

“I used to put zinc on my nose, the reason being the chemicals.

“But there’s so many products out there that are chemical-free now, which is great.”

What is melanoma?

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is mainly caused by access to ultraviolet light from the sun and sunbeds.

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According to the NHS, things that increase your chance is 'your age and having pale skin, a large number of moles and a family history of skin cancer'.

If you notice a new mole on your body, or a change to an existing mole, it could be a sign of melanoma.

Melanomas can appear anywhere on the body, but are more common in areas that are exposed to the sun.

Chambers issued a warning in his Instagram video (Instagram/@captainjchambers)
Chambers issued a warning in his Instagram video (Instagram/@captainjchambers)

“So, make sure you throw on some sunscreen, get some shade and cover yourself up and enjoy your day out in the sun,” Chambers suggested.

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“For someone that spent their life in the sun, as a child playing sport to working on the ocean, I thought I was resistant to the damaging effects of the sun.

“I love the sun and its health benefits are evident, but be wise and like everything in life, it’s all about balance, choose your battles.

“With a diagnosed melanoma biopsy, I now have an anxious wait and what I thought was a skin spot turned in just 6 months, early detection is the key.

“So find a chemical free sunscreen product, get some shade with a hat and enjoy the sun with protection.”

Featured Image Credit: Instagram/@captainjchambers/Mark Rogers/Bravo via Getty Images

Topics: Cancer, Health, Celebrity

Anish Vij
Anish Vij

Anish is a Journalist at LADbible Group and is a GG2 Young Journalist of the Year 2025. He has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management. Apart from that, his life revolves around the ‘Four F’s’ - family, friends, football and food. Email: [email protected]

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