JOHN CENA, WWE Star Skin Cancer Diagnosis causing Ripples in Sports Circle
…Strikes Neutrogena sunscreen partnership
*”I had had skin cancer on two separate occasions. My perspective on life has changed, but it took some real sobering news. I don’t want anybody to get there, so I’m just trying to use my platform to get ahead of that one”-CENA
*18-time World Wrestling Entertainment Champion had two cancerous spots, one on his chest and the other on the shoulder
*BY FUNMI ABAYOMI/SPORTS REPORTER, NAIJA STANDARD NEWSPAPER Inc USA
JOHN CENA, 18-time World Wrestling Entertainment Champion had come out in the open to explain that he is suffering from Skin Cancer, which has now shown on his body as two cancerous spots-one on his chest and the other on the shoulder. He’s battling to fight this disease after the diagnosis.
As a solution, Neutrogena launched a new campaign for their Ultra SheerFace Liquid Mineral Sunscreen SPF 70. The face of the campaign may come as a surprise: WWE superstar-turned-actor Cena.
The sunscreen contains a high SPF formula aimed at protecting the skin from harsh UV rays. Since the product is advertised as invisible, the campaign draws inspiration from Cena’s iconic catchphrase, “You can’t see me.” But for Cena, the campaign is also personal.
The wrestling champion opened up to USA TODAY about his experience finding out he had skin cancer on two separate occasions.
The first cancerous spot, which was removed and sent for testing, was discovered on his left pectoral muscle during a routine visit to the dermatologist. His second was noticed a year later on his left upper trapezius muscle, USA TODAY reported.
Cena began integrating sunscreen into his daily routine, telling USA TODAY it was his way of showing “gratitude” after his cancer scares.
“My perspective on life has changed, but it took some real sobering news,” told USA TODAY. “I don’t want anybody to get there, so I’m just trying to use my platform to get ahead of that one.”
*Who is John Cena?
The wrestler-turned-actor, spent over two decades in the ring and has starred in movies like “F9,” “Ricky Stanicky” and “Daddy’s Home 2.”
Cena reportedly lives in a $4 million Florida mansion within the Land O’ Lakes community, roughly a two-and-a-half hour drive from Daytona Beach, according to Google Maps.
In 2012, he was an honorary starter of the 54th annual Daytona 500, and was an honorary pace car driver of the 58th Daytona 500 in 2016.
John Cena cancer diagnosis sparks Neutrogena sunscreen partnership
The campaign also features dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon Dr. Neera Nathan, raising awareness for skin cancer.
“Skincare is a more palatable and accepted term and subject matter amongst women,” Cena told USA TODAY. “Discussions between men can be more difficult to initiate. But it doesn’t have to be that way, he argues. “Men especially are becoming more conscious of self-care… I just think we need to make it more commonplace.”
The month of May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
What condition does John Cena have?
John Cena revealed that he was diagnosed with skin cancer twice.
He had two spots, one on his chest and the other on his shoulder, that were found to be cancerous.
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