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But last year, Lee informed his social media followers that he had been diagnosed with cancer after a similar spot was detected on his face and, within days, was set to receive treatment for the condition.
"It's a keratosis, which is a pre-cancerous spot, so I'm going to have it burnt out," he said, before revealing the small spot could turn into cancer if left untreated. He encouraged viewers to concentrate on skincare, including wearing sunscreen and "looking at blemishes" on the face.
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Zayn Malik's bombshell lyrics as he calls out racism he faced in One Direction
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'I called NHS dentists for 7 years but couldn't get in, so pulled my teeth out'
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The British Dental Association warned the Public Accounts Committee earlier this year that the Treasury has become reliant on practices delivering care at a loss - fuelling an exodus of NHS dentists into lucrative private work. Caroline Voaden MP added: 'Remuneration is one part of this, but we should also explore a contract that gives dentists greater flexibility, reduces red tape, and promotes the kind of work-life balance that mirrors what they find in the private sector. 'The sad truth is that this Government has been in office for a year now and has often spoken about reforming the NHS dental contract. But in the same period, South Devon has lost three dental surgeries, and more are on the brink. While the Government weighs its options, this crisis is deepening.' Last week the Government published its Ten Year Health Plan which pledged that "by 2035 the NHS dental system will be transformed" - but the British Dental Association insists contract reform must happen much sooner. 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Jeremy Clarkson's daughter hired investigator to save family from online trolls
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