A Fox News TV host found out that he had skin cancer while live on air, the New York Post reports. During a segment on “Good Day Philadelphia” on FOX29, co-host Mike Jerrick spoke with Dr. Joanna Walker about skin care.

Skin Cancer Discovered On TV Host Live On Air

This dermatologist from the Tara Miller Melanoma Center at the University of Pennsylvania was discussing how important it is to check your own skin for signs of skin cancer.

Walker then began to inspect Jerrick’s skin, specifically a small spot on his elbow. She quickly noted that it was basal cell carcinoma, which is a common type of treatable skin cancer.

“It has all the features of the most common type of skin cancer, which is also very treatable when it’s caught early,” said the dermatologist to viewers.

A surprised Jer

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