Peter Overton undergoes surgery to remove melanoma

Nine News Sydney anchor Peter Overton has revealed he underwent surgery to remove a melanoma.

The newsreader Tweeted a post-surgery photo of himself today after going under the knife yesterday, illustrating his own battle.

"I have fair skin and am vigilant re: my skin checks every few months," Overton wrote.

"My wonderful dermatologist spotted something unusual on my right temple - melanoma."

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After undergoing surgery to remove it, Overton said he was a "lucky fella".

"For those thinking about getting their skin checked. Do it. Now," he wrote.

The government has estimated that melanoma will be the third-most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia in 2020, with more than 16,000 predicted victims.