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Richie Benaud diagnosed with skin cancer

Benaud is receiving treatment for skin cancers on his head but says he is "coping well."

2014-11-10_1442Cricketing industry legend Richie Benaud is battling skin cancer.

The veteran commentator, 84, revealed his illness at a summer cricket launch held by Nine today at the SCG.

Benaud is receiving treatment for skin cancers on his forehead and the top of his head.

“I’m coping with it very well – the doctors are pleased,” Benaud said today.

“I’m going along slowly. The cancers need to be treated.”

Benaud urged people to take wear protection in the sun.

“When I was a kid, we never ever wore a cap. I wish I had. You live and learn as you go along.”

Benaud has been away from his commentary role since crashing his car 13 months ago but confirmed he would make a return to cover the fourth Test against India at the SCG.

Last week he was inducted into the SCG Media Hall of Honour.

Commentators at today’s event also included  Bill Lawry, Ian Chappell, Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Michael Slater, Shane Warne, James Brayshaw, Brett Lee, Mike Hussey and Mark Nicholas.

Source: AAP, Fairfax

2 Responses

  1. The message of “Slip, slop, slap” isn’t the whole message. One needs to have a full skin check every six months. Anything suspicious will generally be fixed with liquid nitrogen spray.
    Covering up, wearing a cap, won’t do anything if there are already cancers taking root. Take it from a 70-year-old who’s speaking from experience. Six-monthly checks – covered by Medicare.
    All the best Richie.

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