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Christie Brinkley’s Health: Her Skin Cancer Diagnosis & How She’s Doing Now


The multi-hyphenate revealed in a heartfelt social media post that she was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. Learn more about Christie’s diagnosis and see updates on her health.

In a candid social media post, the 70-year-old multi-hyphenate opened up about how she discovered that she had basal cell carcinoma, fortunately catching it early on before it progressed. 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. Getty Images Per Mayo Clinic, basal cell carcinoma is a form of skin cancer that is caused by too much exposure to ultra violet rays.

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