Popular online gamer YouTuber Ninja has been diagnosed with cancer after doctors discovered a strange-looking mark during a routine medical check-up.
The Illinois native revealed that the exact type of cancer was melanoma and expressed his doctors’ confidence in being able to treat it as it was caught early.
Afterwards, many fans and prominent online players commented on his post to share their emotional reactions.
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YouTuber Ninja Reveals He Has Skin Cancer
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The 32-year-old took to Twitter to reveal the news of his battle with skin cancer to his fans. Youtuber Ninja, who is also known as Tyler Blevins, revealed that it happened after carrying out a routine medical examination that his wife urged him to go to, where the doctor noticed a mole on the bottom of his leg.
The mole turned out to be melanoma, which is cancerous and is a common form of skin cancer.
“Well, I’m still in a bit of shock but wanted to keep you all updated. A few weeks ago, I went to the dermatologist for my annual skin/mole checkup that Jess proactively scheduled for me,” she wrote on X.
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She continued, “There was a mole on the bottom of my leg that they wanted to remove just to be careful. It came back as melanoma, but they’re optimistic that we caught it early.”
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He Hopes Early Detection Can Make a Difference
Well I’m still in a bit of shock but wanted to keep you all updated. A few weeks ago I went to the dermatologist for my annual skin/mole exam that Jess proactively scheduled for me. There is a mole on the bottom of my leg that they want to remove just to be careful. It…
— Ninja (@Ninja) March 26, 2024
The Fortnite player also expressed his hope, as well as his doctor’s belief, that early detection of cancer can make a difference in his life and not a death sentence.
“I had another dark spot appear near it, so today they did a biopsy and removed a larger area around the melanoma hoping that under the microscope they would see a clear non-melanoma edge and we would know we got it,” she continued.
Ninja also went the extra mile to create some awareness and encourage people to get checked, writing, “I’m grateful to have had the hope of finding this earlier, but please take this as a PSA to get a skin check.”
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Fans Pray for YouTuber’s Speedy Recovery
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Several fans took to the comments section of his post to share their messages of support. Someone wrote, “Oh! So thankful for Jess! Praying for the best possible situation for you all! So scary! Bless your hearts! Sending strength and hope!”
“Holy s— I’m glad you potentially caught it early. Wish you the best,” another fan wrote.
One fan pointed out that Ninja is “very young” and that “they saw it very early,” adding that they hope both parameters will translate into a “quick recovery.”
“A lot of people I know have had issues with moles recently. Glad you got it sorted,” commented a fourth fan.
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Another said, “Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, I never considered a skin check. I hope others like me take this as a valuable lesson and talk to our doctor about it!”
Several People In The Gaming Community Also Show Ninja Support
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In the Ninja comments section, other pro players sent messages wishing the YouTuber a speedy recovery.
Fellow gamer and streamer SypherPK commented, “Hope for the best. Much love to Jess for being proactive as well.”
“Glad you caught him early!” DansGaming wrote. “This procedure would have saved my mother’s life if they had caught her early enough.”
Jack Dunlop, also known as CouRage on YouTube, said, “Love you, bro. Praying for you.”
Twitch content creator Jake’n’Bake wrote, “Thanks for letting people know. And hope it all gets removed without further problems.”
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Jake also revealed that he had his own experience with cancer recently, adding, “I recently had some basal cell carcinoma removed from my scalp and am now trying to keep up with routine skin checks. Wear your sunscreen, everyone !”
Streamer AstroAceTV said, “I’ve had it for a few years, and this makes me want to check it out now because it’s better to know than not. Thanks for [raising] consciousness, I send all good vibes to Ninja.”
Some Celebrities Have Been Diagnosed With Some Forms Of Cancer Recently
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Several celebrities and other notables have recently opened up about their cancer diagnoses.
In late February, Britain’s King Charles III shocked many when he revealed he had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer after undergoing surgery for an “enlarged prostate.”
Now, a month after her announcement, her daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, revealed last Friday that she had been diagnosed with cancer after undergoing successful stomach surgery. The Princess of Wales is currently undergoing preventive chemotherapy.
Before King Charles and Kate’s announcement, another royal, the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, who previously battled breast cancer, announced that she had been diagnosed with skin cancer.
Away from the royal family, Hollywood star Olivia Munn told fans on Instagram that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Model and actress Christie Brinkley also recently opened up about her skin cancer diagnosis, which her doctor caught early.
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