Channel Nine newsreader Peter Overton has revealed he had to undergo emergency surgery this week after his doctors discovered there was something unusual during a routine skin check.
The veteran journalist shared a worrying photo from his hospital bed on Twitter after having Melanoma removed, adding he was a “lucky fella”.
“I have fair skin & am vigilant re my skin checks every few months,” he wrote.
“My wonderful dermatologist spotted something unusual on my right temple-Melanoma. Surgery yesterday to remove it. I am a lucky fella.”
He went on to urge others to regularly get their skin checked as well.
“For those thinking about getting their skin checked. Do it. Now,” he said.
The 54-year-old was flooded with a number of well wishes from plenty of his Channel Nine colleagues sending their support.
“Wishing you a speedy recovery Pete! It’s never the same in the newsroom without you,” Nine News reporter Kelly Fedor replied.
Derryn Hinch thanked him for sharing his journey, writing: “I call it the mole patrol and have caught dangerous growths about 6 times .Good advice.”
“Thanks for sharing. Hopefully it prompts others to get checked regularly. Glad they found it early! All the best for a speedy recovery!” another follower agreed.
“Thank you for raising awareness Peter. Wishing you a speedy recovery,” was another response.
