Julian Lennon reveals cancer diagnosis and emergency surgery

19 December 2024, 18:53

Julian Lennon thanks doctors for "hopefully saving my life".

Julian Lennon has revealed that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer once more.

The musician, the eldest son of Beatle John Lennon, spoke candidly about his condition and the emergency surgery he had to undergo, before urging fans and followers to check any concerns they may have about themselves.

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Lennon explained in a post on X that in between some recent promotional activities, he had been to see his regular dermatologist Dr Tess, who had previously saved his life by detecting and operating his cancerous mole a few years ago.

He then received a message from his doctor urging him to return to Los Angeles from New York for emergency surgery.

"I had 2 locations on My Skin, Shoulder & Forearm, one of which was Melanoma, that should be operated on ASAP," he said.

"So instead of going home to put my Christmas tree up and happily finish the year off, relaxing at home, I flew directly back to Los Angeles, after all my work in New York was done, and went directly from LAX airport, to surgery, with a surgeon recommended by Dr Tess, @timneavin - who spent several hours cleaning up and operating on me, with large margins, in the hope that we have, at the end of the day - clear margins, which would mean being free from cancer."

He added: "The operation was a success, but we have yet to have the results of the biopsy, which we may not receive before Christmas.

"First of all, I’m very thankful to Dr Tess and Dr Tim, for being able to coordinate this surgery at such short notice, but for once again, hopefully Saving My Life

"One can never be too confident in circumstances like this, but we all believe that Dr Tim has saved the day… So finger’s crossed for now."

Lennon then went on to urge everyone to get any issues checked out, for the benefit of their friends and family as well as themselves.

He finished: "I love life and I want to live for a very long time and this is one way, and a choice, that could determine your future…

"I wish you all happy holidaze and a healthy long life… Love to all ♥️🙏🏻😘"