YouTube star Ninja gives MAJOR health update after revealing skin cancer diagnosis at age 32

YouTube star Ninja — real name Richard Tyler Blevins — has provided fans with a major health update after revealing his shocking skin cancer diagnosis last week.

The online streamer, 32, learned he had melanoma after a doctor biopsied a mole on the bottom of his foot that was found during a routine medical checkup.

But on Thursday, Blevins revealed that his margins are 'clear' and he is now cancer free.

'Just got the news from my dermatologist, Great news x 2!' he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). 'Excision was successful with clear margins. Lesion biopsied nearby showed only mild atypia and was entirely removed with the biopsy.

'As of right now, I am officially cancer free ^_^ thank you all for the prayers and kind words this last week. Love you all.'

YouTube star Ninja — real name Richard Tyler Blevins — has provided fans with a major health update after revealing his shocking skin cancer diagnosis last week

On Thursday, Blevins revealed that his margins are 'clear' and he is now cancer free

Ninja revealed his cancer journey to the world last Wednesday on X.

He said that during a routine check-up his wife Jessica urged him to go to, doctors noticed a mole on the bottom of his foot. The mole was later identified as melanoma, which is cancerous and the third most common type of skin cancer.

The Fortnite gamer wrote: 'Alright I'm still in a bit of shock but want to keep you all updated. A few weeks ago I went in to a dermatologist for an annual skin/mole check that Jess proactively scheduled for me.

'There was a mole on the bottom of my foot that they wanted to remove just to be careful. It came back as melanoma, but they are optimistic that we caught it in the early stages.'

He added: 'I had another dark spot appear near it, so today they biopsied that and removed a larger area around the melanoma with the hopes that under the microscope they will see clear non-melanoma edges and we will know we got it.

'I'm grateful to have hope in finding this early, but please take this as a PSA to get skin checkups.'

Ninja's shocking cancer news were followed by an avalanche of well wishes by other internet personalities and fans on social media.

Fellow gamer and streamer SypherPK commented: 'Hoping for the best. Lots of love to Jess for being proactive as well.'

The online streamer, 32, learned he had melanoma after a doctor biopsied a mole on the bottom of his foot that was found during a routine medical checkup

The 32-year-old (right) said that during a routine check-up his wife Jessica (left) urged him to go to, doctors noticed a mole on the bottom of his foot. The mole was later identified as melanoma, which is cancerous and the third most common type of skin cancer

Jack Dunlop, also known as CouRage on Youtube, wrote: 'Love you brother. Praying for you.'

Also popular in the Fortnite community are Nick Eh 30, who told Ninja he was 'sending the best vibes' his way, and Pluto V2, who added: 'Praying for you Tyler. [Well done] Jess for making that get looked at.'

Another streamer, DansGaming, said: 'Glad you caught it early! This very procedure would have saved my mom's life if they caught it early enough.'

Popular streamer Jordan Payton, also known as LEGIQN, said: 'Praying it's quick and they get rid of it easy!

'You got this and good for Jess for keeping up with the check ups.'

Twitch content creator Jake'n'Bake wrote: 'Thanks for keeping people aware. And hopes everything was able to be removed without further issues.'

Jake also revealed that he had his own experience with cancer recently, adding: 'I recently had some basal cell carcinoma removed from my scalp and am now trying to stay on top of routine skin checkups. Wear your sunscreen everyone!'

Influencer Lex, also known under her username Madeyewlook, also spoke out having a melanoma.

She commented: 'I had a melanoma on my lower back a few years ago, it is SO scary to hear. Areas that don't get sun and have moles are sports to extra keep track of.

'Funny enough, I wanted mine removed off my lower back just because it was in the center of my body and driving me crazy. Good thing.'

By speaking about his diagnosis online, the gamer inspired some users to get their own marks checked out 

Ninja (pictured) inspired others by sharing his diagnosis. Streamer AstroAceTV said: 'I've had one for a few years and this has me wanting to get it checked out now cause it's better to know than not. Thank you for [raising] awareness, I'm sending all the good vibes your way Ninja.'

'About three years ago I had it removed out of my face. Very scary scenes but I now have a badass scar, looks almost like a battle wound. Prayers up for you,' twitch streamer DunkinHonut said.

Celebrities who were also diagnosed with malignant melanoma include Hugh Jackman, Khloe Kardashian, Bob Marley, Andy Cohen, Diane Keaton, Ewan McGregor, Molly-Mae Hague, Caitlyn Jenner and Teddi Mellencamp.

By speaking about his diagnosis online, Ninja inspired some users to get their own marks checked out.

Streamer AstroAceTV said: 'I've had one for a few years and this has me wanting to get it checked out now cause it's better to know than not. Thank you for [raising] awareness, I'm sending all the good vibes your way Ninja.'

'Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I have never even considered a skin check up. I hope others like myself take this as a valuable lesson and speak to our doctors about it,' one user named Luck wrote.