Mother of TV star Charlotte Crosby diagnosed with skin cancer for second time

Letitia Crosby, the 56-year-old mother of television personality Charlotte Crosby, said she has been diagnosed with skin cancer for a second time, announcing the news on Instagram hours before boarding a flight.

In a video post shared Tuesday, Letitia said doctors told her four hours before she was due to travel that a low-grade skin cancer had been found on her face. "I had a bit of a shock," she said, adding that she was "gutted" and that she wears sunscreen with high sun protection. She told followers she does not use sunbeds and that she typically uses factor 50 on her face and factor 30 on her body. Letitia said the lesion may require removal and a skin graft because it covers a large area.

Letitia posted a close-up image of the side of her face alongside the video and wrote that the diagnosis was unexpected. She suggested a recent trip to Australia might be where the problem began, writing that she had not been anywhere else recently. Several of Charlotte Crosby's friends and former Geordie Shore co-stars, including Sophie Kasaei and Holly Hagan, commented on the post.

The announcement follows Letitia's previous cancer diagnosis in late 2022, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer during a routine mammogram. At the time, Charlotte Crosby, who was pregnant with her first child, publicly described the diagnosis as a shock. Letitia subsequently underwent multiple biopsies, surgery to remove a tumor, breast reconstruction and rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, according to past interviews and coverage.

Charlotte has previously spoken about the impact of her mother's earlier diagnosis on the family. Days after Letitia's breast cancer was confirmed, Charlotte said she found a lump in her own breast; medical checks later determined it was benign. Family members have described supporting Letitia through treatment and recovery.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide, and treatment options and prognosis vary by type and stage. Low-grade lesions are often treated with excision, and in some cases reconstructive procedures such as grafting are performed when removal affects a larger area, though treatment recommendations depend on clinical assessment. Letitia characterized the new diagnosis as low grade in her Instagram update and indicated a surgical removal was being considered.

Letitia's announcement renewed public attention to the family's cancer history and the importance of screening and sun protection. She emphasized her use of high-SPF sunscreen and said she does not use tanning beds. Medical guidelines typically advise regular skin checks, sun-protective measures and prompt evaluation of new or changing lesions by a healthcare professional.

Representatives for Letitia and Charlotte Crosby did not immediately respond to requests for comment beyond the Instagram post. The post drew supportive messages from followers and colleagues, many offering well wishes as Letitia considers next steps and potential treatment options.