{"id":138956,"date":"2024-12-17T21:20:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/17\/below-deck-down-under-star-reveals-cancer-diagnosis\/"},"modified":"2024-12-17T21:20:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:20:51","slug":"below-deck-down-under-star-reveals-cancer-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/17\/below-deck-down-under-star-reveals-cancer-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Below Deck Down Under&#8217; Star Reveals Cancer Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A <em>Below Deck Down Under<\/em> fan favorite is sharing an update on his health.<\/p>\n<p>Even as the franchise\u2019s captains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2022\/12\/below-deck-shocker-captain-lee-rosbach-exits-reality-show-after-10-seasons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">come and go<\/a>, Bravo fans from across the franchise keep tabs on them.<\/p>\n<p>Captain Jason Chambers has opened up about his cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing <em>Below Deck<\/em> fans directly, he\u2019s encouraging everyone to be cautious \u2014 and to not repeat his mistakes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_02-1024x576.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of Captain Jason Chambers on Below Deck.\" class=\"wp-image-515364 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_02-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_02-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_02-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_02-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_02-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_02-1080x608.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_02-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_02.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_02.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Below Deck captain Jason Chambers speaks on the Bravo show.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Image Credit: Bravo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-jason-chambers-shares-his-diagnosis-with-below-deck-fans\">Jason Chambers shares his diagnosis with \u2018Below Deck\u2019 fans<\/h2>\n<p><em>Below Deck Down Under<\/em> star Jason Chambers underwent a biopsy in Bali.<\/p>\n<p>There, he received a melanoma diagnosis. That is a form of skin cancer. <\/p>\n<p>Upon returning to Australia, he received advice from doctors as he undergoes further testing.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DDp1pmXz3A0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p>In his December 16 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DDp1pmXz3A0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> video, Captain Jason detailed his stage two melanoma diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Australian doctors, which are fantastic in Australia, they weren\u2019t happy with what the indications told them to go to,\u201d he shared. \u201cThe stage two, which would be to cut out a bigger section and test the glands.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A stage two melanoma means that the cancerous growth has penetrated the skin deeper than one milometer. This means that it is more invasive, and requires additional care in removal. Particularly on the face.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Jason Chambers on Watch What Happens Live.\" class=\"wp-image-515365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-1080x608.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Jason Chambers on Watch What Happens Live.\" class=\"wp-image-515365 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-1080x608.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_01.png\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On Watch What Happens Live, Captain Jason Chambers from Below Deck answers questions.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Image Credit: Bravo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-captain-jason-has-a-warning-for-below-deck-fans\">Captain Jason has a warning for \u2018Below Deck\u2019 fans<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cLook Australia, two out of three people suffer from melanoma,\u201d he pointed out. \u201cIt\u2019s a big thing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>(Worldwide, the highest risk of melanoma is about 1 in 33, not 1 in 3. However, in Australia, the odds are much higher, perhaps even an estimated 1 in 17)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI never used to wear sunscreen when I was on the boat,\u201d the <em>Below Deck Down Under<\/em> star admitted. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DCnSQBGyOYy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p>\u201cI used to put zinc on my nose, the reason being the chemicals,\u201d Captain Jason admitted. Some people worry more about additives in lotion than they do about radiation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut there\u2019s so many products out there that are chemical-free now,\u201d he assured, \u201cwhich is great.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>(Just to clarify: all matter in the universe is chemicals, including water, air, and skin)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-1024x576.png\" alt=\"A Below Deck Down Under screenshot of Jason Chambers.\" class=\"wp-image-515366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-1080x608.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-1024x576.png\" alt=\"A Below Deck Down Under screenshot of Jason Chambers.\" class=\"wp-image-515366 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-1080x608.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1217_captainjason_03.png\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On Below Decks Down Under, Captain Jason Chambers speaks in this scene.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Image Credit: Bravo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-i-thought-i-was-resistant\">\u2018I thought I was resistant\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cFor someone that spent their life in the sun, as a child playing sport to working on the ocean, I thought I was resistant to the damaging effects of the sun,\u201d he confessed in the caption. <\/p>\n<p>Captain Jason expressed: \u201cI love the sun and its health benefits are evident, but be wise and like everything in life, it\u2019s all about balance, choose your battles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He advised: \u201cWith a diagnosed melanoma biopsy, I now have an anxious wait and what I thought was a skin spot turned in just 6 months, early detection is the key.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2024\/12\/below-deck-captain-jason-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Below Deck Down Under fan favorite is sharing an update on his health. Even as the franchise\u2019s captains come and go, Bravo fans from across the franchise keep tabs on them. Captain Jason Chambers has opened up about his cancer diagnosis. Addressing Below Deck fans directly, he\u2019s encouraging everyone to be cautious \u2014 and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":138957,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-138956","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hollywood"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138956","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=138956"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138956\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/138957"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=138956"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=138956"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=138956"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}