The revelation that Michael Jackson has been diagnosed with skin cancer is an eye-opener for those using skin bleaching products.
A high profile case such as this might just discourage people from seeking skin bleaching treatments.
Health authorities worldwide have constantly urged people to refrain from using such products but these calls seem to have had little effect. Even in Malaysia, the use of such dangerous products are reportedly in demand by the rich and famous.
Jackson, 50, had strongly denied ever using skin bleaching products but an eBay sale claiming to be of his belongings last year included a used tube of the cream.
Specialists found spots of skin cancer on his upper body and pre-cancerous cells on his face. Jackson’s tests showed spots of skin cancer on his body, and cells which could turn to skin cancer on his face. It is thought that the star’s condition may be linked to his vitiligo, a disease that affects pigmentation.
He has been assured by doctors that his condition is treatable. He received the shock diagnosis last month. Jackson has promised organisers of his eagerly-anticipated gigs in London that he is fully fit to perform — and is believed to have passed a series of medical tests. Aides say he is looking forward to the 50 sell-out shows — amid predictions they will be his most spectacular ever.

White man's burden.

geezus! he's a house of cards...

Yeah, looks like he's ready to hit the stage alright. Hope there's a refund policy for the people with tickets.

Not so sure about the skin bleaching. Living in Asia it is common to see folks with vitiglio, a common pigmentation disorder where your skin turns white. It seems to be what Jackson has.

Somebody is diagnoised with cancer and you are concerned with whether people (probabbly not even you) will receive refunds for a concert.

Hope you never have cancer cos you are clearly speaking thru your uneductaed and selfish arse.