Aug 9
WATCH: YouTuber Joey Graceffa Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis
Emell Adolphus READ TIME: 1 MIN.
TikTok's Joey Graceffa, who is known for his vlogs and lifestyle videos, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma.
As reported by NBC News, Graceffa said he had a red mark on his nose for almost two years. Then recently the mark scabbed over.
After a doctor conducted a skin biopsy, it was determined to be cancer.
"I'm currently now exploring my options of how to take care of it," said Graceffa, captioning the post as "life update."
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Graceffa said he is considering Mohs surgery, which would include scraping away the skin to remove the cancer. He is also considering radiation and natural treatments.
"I'm not freaking out like maybe I should be," he shared. "I don't know. I'm being very level-headed about this, I think because it's a more treatable type of skin cancer."
According to the American Cancer Society, basal cell carcinoma is the "most common type of skin cancer."
Graceffa said he "figured I would document this process" for "anyone else going through this."
He added, "I'm there with ya and maybe we can deal with this together."
