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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Health
Vinay Patel

'I'm still in a bit of shock': YouTuber Ninja Diagnosed with Melanoma, Encourages Skin Checks

Pro gamer Ninja diagnosed with Melanoma (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

Gamer Tyler Blevins, known by his online alias Ninja, revealed he has been diagnosed with early-stage melanoma skin cancer. He credits his annual skin check with allowing doctors to identify a suspicious mole.

The 32-year-old professional gamer wrote on Twitter: "Alright, I'm still in a bit of shock but want to keep you all updated. A few weeks ago I went in to a dermatologist for an annual skin/mole check that Jess proactively scheduled for me."

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