carcinoma

Though technically classified as a "low grade" skin cancer – a basel cell carcinoma – it had to be surgically removed, leaving the Newcastle mum with a scar just below her eye.

Ramsay announced earlier this week that he had basal cell carcinoma removed from his jaw in an Instagram post.

The Michelin-starred celebrity chef posted Saturday on Instagram that he was diagnosed with skin cancer and had the basal cell carcinoma removed from the side of his face.

The NHS says basal cell carcinoma is one of the main types of non-melanoma skin cancer, which can often be easily treated.

In her case, a basal cell carcinoma - a type of skin cancer - was diagnosed needing removal.