On March 27, 2024, Twitch star Tyler "Ninja" took to his official account on X to give a health update. The content creator disclosed he went to a dermatologist for an annual checkup a few weeks ago. He stated that he had a mole on the bottom of his foot that the doctors wanted to remove as a precaution. Claiming he was still shocked about the circumstances, Tyler wrote:
Ninja then revealed that he had been diagnosed with early-stage melanoma, a type of skin cancer. He elaborated:
The 32-year-old also stated that he noticed another "dark spot." He added that the doctors performed a biopsy and removed "a larger area" surrounding the melanoma. Ninja wrote:
While expressing gratitude for detecting melanoma in its early stages, the former Mixer streamer urged the community to get skin checkups. He said:
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, melanoma is the "most serious" type of skin cancer because it can spread to other parts of the body. However, early detection allows it to be "highly treatable" before it spreads.
An excerpt from the American Academy of Dermatology's website reads:
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Ninja is one of the most recognizable figures in the livestreaming industry, having joined Twitch in 2011. While he is best known for playing Fortnite, the Detroit, Michigan native has played over 70 games on his channel, including PUBG, Z1: Battle Royale, Valorant, League of Legends, and Final Fantasy XI.
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