Hugh Jackman treated for skin cancer for third time

TORONTO — Actor Hugh Jackman has been treated for skin cancer for the third time in a year, his rep confirmed Monday.

The 46-year-old is “all good now,” his spokesperson told E! News.

Jackman was previously treated for basal cell carcinoma last November and again in May.

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In both cases, the cancer was on his nose.

“I’m realistic about the future and it’s more than likely that I’ll have at least one more but probably many more,” he told the Associated Press in May, “which is not uncommon for an Aussie particularly from English stock growing up in Australia where I don’t remember ever being told to put sunscreen on.

“But the beauty of this is it’s all preventable, it’s just about getting proper check-ups. I can be typical man, a little lazy, I couldn’t be bothered and now I’m not lazy at all.”

Basal cell carcinoma is a slow-growing form of skin cancer. It is treatable if diagnosed early.