Below Deck Down Under star Captain Jason Chambers has revealed to his followers he has been diagnosed with skin cancer.
Captain Jason said he found the new out through a melanoma biopsy.
Taking to Instagram to reveal his diagnosis, Jason said his biopsy came back with melanoma after getting it tested in Bali.
“So, I’m waiting for the specimen to come from Bali. It’ll be here this week, but it may not get in until after Christmas. So fingers crossed,” Jason said in a video.
Jason urges people to be sun smart
In the same post, he told his 344,000 followers that he was a person who spent his life in the sun, from playing sport to working on the ocean.
“I thought I was resistant to the damaging effects of the sun,” the Below Deck Down Under captain explained.
“I love the sun, and its health benefits are evident, but be wise and – like everything in life – it’s all about balance; choose your battles.”
With a diagnosed melanoma biopsy, Jason said he now has an “anxious wait” as the skin spot turned cancerous in six months.
“Early detection is the key,” he added.
How did fans respond to the diagnosis?
Jason received an abundance of support and love from his followers on his Instagram post revealing the melanoma diagnosis.
“Any form of cancer is scary. Hoping for good news coming up for you,” one user commented.
“Prayers you get good report,” another said.
“Oh dear Captain Jason I’m so sorry to hear of your melanoma diagnosis. You are definitely in my thoughts. Sending all positive vibes for a full recovery,” someone else added.
Will there be a Below Deck Down Under season 3?
Yes, there will be!
The trailer below was dropped during the Bravo FanFest in Miami in late November 2024. Where we can see Captain Jason all dressed up to entertain some guests in the ‘Captain’s Lounge’.
We wish Captain Jason all the best as he recovers.
Below Deck Australia is available to stream on 7Plus and Hayu.
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