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Christie Brinkley diagnosed with skin cancer: Supermodel, 70, reveals she underwent surgery after noticing 'tiny dot' on her face - as she shares graphic snaps of removal


Christie Brinkley has been diagnosed with skin cancer.

The supermodel, 70, revealed she underwent surgery after doctors found a 'basal cell carcinoma' on her face in a harrowing Instagram post on Wednesday. I got serious a bit late so now for this ole mermaid/gardener, I’ll be slathering on my SPF 30, reapplying as needed, wearing long sleeves and a wide brim hat. The star revealed she was diagnosed with cancer after accompanying one of her daughters to a routine check-up - where she asked a doctor to examine a 'tiny dot' on her face.

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