Fox News host Dana Perino disclosed a potentially serious health diagnosis on the last day of Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
On Wednesday, Perino revealed she had a skin cancer “scare a few years ago” after noticing a spot on her forehead.
Perino made the announcement while interviewing her personal physician, Dr. Arash Akhavan, saying, “May is skin cancer awareness month, and with the summer season kicking off, remember, the most common form of cancer in America can also be the most preventable.”
Recalling her medical journey, Perino said: “I met [my doctor] a few years ago because I was concerned, and I had a little thing here, and the makeup artists were very good and covered it up all the time, but we did have to treat that because we got ahead of it.”
Akhavan added: “A big part is prevention, and another big part is early detection. In your case, we were able to detect things early and take care of it before it became a real issue.”
The doctor advised viewers to check themselves regularly for “lesions,” moles and spots on their skin, urging them to contact a physician if an issue is identified.
Noting that skin cancer is a major issue, Akhavan shared there were more than five million diagnosed cases of skin cancer in America last year. The doctor added that many forms of skin cancer are treatable if detected early.
More information on Perino’s interview with Dr. Akhavan can be found here.
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