Hugh Jackman who is known for his role as Wolverine in multiple movies is currently recovering from skin cancer surgery. The actor had his sixth treatment for basal cell carcinoma and assures his fans that he is doing well after the ordeal.

The Wolverine actor broke the skin cancer news on his Instagram page where he updated his more than 10 million fans. Hugh Jackman posted a photo of himself after undergoing surgery for basal cell carcinoma which is the sixth treatment he has had in the past couple of years.

He adds that the basal cell carcinoma was caught because he's had constant skin checks with his doctors. The "Logan" actor also said that the dressing on his nose is nothing to worry about it. Furthermore, he encouraged fans to wear sunscreen all the time to help prevent skin cancer.

Jackman was also in a recent interview with Kelly Ripa and stated that basal cell carcinoma is the "least dangerous" kind of skin cancer. Mail Online reports that the actor was still wearing a bandage on his nose when he appeared on the show.

According to ABC News, Jackman has been vocal about raising awareness about the dangers of skin cancer. The actor said that in his youth, the only warning they had when going swimming was to not dive right in after eating. The actor is thankful that society today and his kids now knows more about the benefits of wearing sunscreen and how being tanned is no longer the fad.

Prior to the interview, Hugh Jackman was on a promotional tour for his latest movie "Logan." It is his last film where he plays Wolverine for the last time. Are you excited for Hugh Jackman's last Wolverine movie? Tell us your thoughts about the movie in the comments below.

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