Michael Jackson Diagnosed With Skin Cancer

Michael Jackson is secretly fighting skin cancer, it has been claimed.The 50-year-old was reportedly diagnosed last month after doctors saw spots of cancer on his neck and pre-cancerous cells on his face.However, despite the diagnosis, he was seen without his famous mask as he shopped for toys with his three masked children in Beverly Hills yesterday. The singer looked in good spirits on his day out, it is believed that he has been told by experts that the cancer is treatable.

And aides say that the determined star is still set to perform his 50 sell-out UK comeback concerts at London's O2 Arena from July.It's believed that the disease is linked with vitiligo - a skin problem that affects pigmentation, which the star says he had been diagnosed with in the 1980's.Experts have warned that anyone who bleaches their skin would increase their risk of cancer, but the famously pale star , has always strongly denied doing so.

A source told The Sun: ‘Michael’s test showed spots of skin cancer on his body, and cell which could turn to skin cancer on his face.‘He was at first very concerned, but says he has been assured by the doctors that they can treat this and he will recover.'Michael is really looking forward to his concerts and is determined to wow his fans at each and every gig.‘He said he’s insisted that any treatment must fit around the concerts, and the show will go on.’