WWE Hall of Famer Bret “Hitman” Hart revealed on his Instagram that he was diagnosed with skin cancer.
The announcement was made Thursday with a photo of Hart pointing to a small stitch on his shoulder along with the caption informing fans to be more proactive when it comes to their health:
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“Goal for 2020 and beyond: wear more sunscreen! Basal cell carcinoma removal scheduled soon. Another opportunity to remind everyone to look after your health and #getchecked.”
Bret Hart was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer and it is treatable by removing the cancer through surgery.
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This is not the first time Hart has dealt with cancer. In 2016, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and completed his treatments a year later. Hart is one of the most infamous WWE superstars and has won five championships, two-time Intercontinental champion, two-time Tag Team, one-time United States, two-time King of The Ring, and Royal Rumble championships. He left the WWE in 1997 to work with WCW after a dispute with CEO Vince McMahon.
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