no way below deck The fan favorite is sharing an update on his health.
Even as the franchise’s captains go back and forth, Bravo fans across the franchise are watching them.
Captain Jason Chambers has opened up about his cancer diagnosis.
Addressing below deck He’s direct to his fans, encouraging everyone to be careful and not repeat his mistakes.
Jason Chambers shares his diagnosis with ‘Below Deck’ fans.
below deck Star Jason Chambers had a biopsy in Bali.
There he was diagnosed with melanoma. It is a form of skin cancer.
Upon returning to Australia, he was advised by his doctor while he underwent further tests.
On his December 16th Instagram In the video, Captain Jason details his stage 2 melanoma diagnosis.
“In Australia, our fantastic doctors were not satisfied with telling us to go by indication,” he said. “Step two is to cut out the larger part and test the gland.”
Stage 2 melanoma means the cancerous growth has penetrated the skin deeper than 1 millimeter. This means they are more invasive and require additional care when removed. Especially the face.
Captain Jason has a warning for ‘Below Deck’ fans.
“Look at Australia. “Two out of three people have melanoma,” he noted. “It’s a big deal.”
(Worldwide, the highest risk of melanoma is 1 in 33, not 1 in 3. But in Australia, the odds are much higher, perhaps 1 in 17.)
“I didn’t put on sunscreen when I got on the boat.” below deck Star recognition.
“I used to put zinc in my nose because of the chemicals.” Captain Jason admitted. Some people worry more about the additives in lotions than they do about radiation.
“But there are so many chemical-free products on the market now, which is really great,” he assured.
(To be clear, all substances in the universe are chemicals, including water, air, and skin.)
‘I thought I was resisting’
He confessed in the caption: “As someone who has spent my whole life under the sun, whether playing sports or working in the sea since childhood, I thought I was resistant to the sun’s destructive effects.”
Captain Jason said: “I love the sun and the health benefits of the sun are obvious, but be wise and like everything in life, it’s all about balance. Pick your battles.”
He said: “It has now been an anxious wait since my melanoma biopsy diagnosis, and what I thought was a skin spot has changed in just six months. “Early detection is key,” he advised.
