Weatherman Sam Champion Opens Up About His Cancer Battle

Sitting at home, ready for the latest weather report, and then suddenly getting a life lesson. That's what happened when ABC weatherman Sam Champion shared his personal story on "Good Morning America. " He talked about his recent diagnosis of nodular basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Champion had noticed a strange mark on his face and decided to get it checked out. The news was shocking, but he wanted to use his platform to raise awareness. "We started discussing it, and people were really interested, " he said to the show's hosts. Champion emphasized the importance of keeping an eye on your skin and seeking help if you notice anything unusual. The morning show even showed footage of his surgery at New York City's Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Champion has been open about his past experiences with skin cancer. He was first diagnosed in his 20s after spending too much time in the sun. "I used to get terrible sunburns, " he recalled. Now, he's a big advocate for sunscreen and hopes for a future where no one needs surgery for skin cancer. The weatherman didn't shy away from showing the reality of his situation. He shared images of his scar and even took viewers into the operating room with him. "I'm not thrilled about having a bigger scar than I thought, " he admitted. But his message was clear: take care of your skin, no matter your age or skin type. "It's everyone's issue, " Champion reminded viewers. His story serves as a wake-up call to be more vigilant about our skin health.