Julia Morris has issued a health warning after undergoing surgery to remove a “pretty big skin cancer”. The TV presenter, 56, and comedian took to Instagram to encourage her 307,000 followers to be more sun-safe. “How is your 50+ (sunscreen) working out for you? I wish I had used it more in my life,” her Instagram caption read.

Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today “Another pretty big skin cancer removed this week. Going to have to up my eyebrow-drawing game. “The Aussie sun is no joke and while I lived like a pig on a spit in my 20s, I’m absolutely suffering the consequences now.

” She urged followers to “slip slop slap” and shared a reminder that “early detection is the key”. “Big love to Dr Sheridan and the glorious team at Phoenix Dermatology and the Avenue Hospital for all the TLC this week Jx,” her message ended. Followers took to the comments to share their well wishes.

“Sending a giant hug from all of us,” wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin said. “I hope you’re doing ok. Plus, you rock a headband.

I’m sure it’s fashion somewhere,” Dream Home presenter Dr Chris Brown said. TV personality Shaynna Blaze said: “Oh you poor thing — at first I thought you had a Santa hat on. You being all Jolly and all that! Get well and glad you are in the early detection stages!” Another TV presenter to speak out in recent months about skin cancer prevention was Sunrise co-host Natalie Barr, who learned a “pimple” on her nose was fac.