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Hugh Jackman has 3rd skin cancer growth removed

Actor Hugh Jackman has received treatment for skin cancer for a third time according to a spokesperson.

The Wolverine star has received treatment for basal cell carcinoma, actor's rep said

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Hugh Jackman, seen here at a charity event last month in New York, has been had three cancerous growths removed since revealing his diagnosis in last November. (lya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Global Citizen Festival)

Actor Hugh Jackman has undergone a third surgery to remove recurring skin cancer from his nose.

The X-Men star had a basal cell carcinoma removed in a procedure last week, his representative told E! News, adding that, Jackman is "all good" now.

The 46-year-old tweeted the word "Sunscreen" Monday night, referencing the 1998 Baz Luhrmann song Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen.

  • On mobile? Read Jackman's tweet here.

The song includes the lyrics "If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it."

Actor Hugh Jackman posted a self-portrait on Instagram last year showing his bandaged nose and revealing he has been treated for skin cancer. (Instagram)
The Australian-born actor first revealed his cancer diagnosis last November when he posted a selfie online that included the warning "Please don't be foolish like me. Get yourself checked."

He had more cancerous cells removed this past May.

Basal cell carcinoma is a slow-growing form of skin cancer that is linked to sun exposure.

It's very common, yet rarely kills.

Australia has the highest skin cancer rate in the world, and two in three Australians will be diagnosed before age 70, according to the national health department.

With files from The Associated Press

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