- Christie Brinkley recently turned 70 years old
- She has discovered a cancer scare through a close call
- THIS is Christie's story
In a heartfelt Instagram revelation, Christie Brinkley, the age-defying supermodel and business mogul, has turned her personal health scare into a public service announcement. She's been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, folks, but she's fighting back with grace and a message for us all!
Caught in Time: Christie's Close Call!
"The good news for me is we caught the basal cell Carcinoma early," Brinkley shared, gratitude shining through her words. She praised her medical team for their flawless work, "removed the cancer and stitched me up to perfection." Talk about a silver lining!
Brinkley's not just sitting pretty; she's on a mission to spread the gospel of sun protection. "I'll be slathering on my SPF 30," she vows, ready to don long sleeves and a wide-brim hat. She's a mermaid-turned-gardener with a new accessory: sunscreen!
It was a tiny dot, barely noticeable, but it set off alarm bells for Brinkley during a routine visit to the doctor with her daughter. "It wasn't my appointment," she confesses, but a last-minute ask led to a biopsy on the spot. Her message?
"Make your own good luck by making that check-up appointment today."
This common skin cancer can be a real sneak, masquerading as sores, red patches, or shiny bumps. But fear not, sun lovers, early detection means you can beat it back like Brinkley did!
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Brinkley's rallying cry is clear: Sunscreen is your shield, and regular check-ups are your sword in the fight against skin cancer. She's a survivor, urging us all to join her in staying vigilant.
