The ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Blackstock, dies of melanoma

A few days after Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock died at the age of 48, the cause of his death was revealed.

On August 11, it was reported that the director of talents died after a private battle with melanoma, a form of skin cancer.

“Brandon Blackstock died peacefully at his home in Butte, Montana, on August 7, under palliative care surrounded by his family,” said County County County Dan Hollis, in Fox News Digital.

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“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock died. Brandon courageously fought against cancer for more than three years. He died peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and your prayers and to ask everyone to respect the private life of the family during this very difficult period.”

Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and renowned talent director Brandon Blackstock died at the age of 48, after a three-year battle against cancer. (Images Kevin Mazur / Getty for Atlantic Records)

The singer, married to Blackstock for seven years before their divorce in 2022, would have “remained protective” of her ex while he was fighting for cancer for three years.

What to know about the risks of melanoma

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States – with one in five American developing the disease at the age of 70.

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Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancershould take the lives of more than 8,400 people in the United States this year, according to the American Cancer Society.

“Melanoma has a significantly higher chances of propagation than basic and epidermoid carcinomas, the most common types of skin cancer,” said Marcus Monroe, MD, surgeon and investigator of the Huntman Cancer Institute and Associate Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine, previously said Fox News Digital.

On August 11, it was reported that the director of talents died after a private battle with melanoma, a form of skin cancer. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images for the celebrity combat evening)

The chances of melanoma spread to other places increase with each cancer stadium.

“For the earliest stage, this risk is estimated at less than 5%, increasing for patients with stage 2 disease to a wider range, from 5% to a low end up to 40% to 50% for the most advanced stadium patients,” said Monroe.

In stage 3 patients (those who have regional spread via transit metastases or adjacent lymph nodes), up to 30% to 40% will develop remote metastases, with a risk of 16% to 17% of brain metastases, added the doctor.

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, which is expected to take the life of more than 8,400 people in the United States this year.

The brain and the lungs are the most common metastase sites for melanoma, have confirmed experts.

If the patient has deep lesions in the skin or involve lymph nodes, the risk of propagation of melanoma is higher – from 20% to 70%, according to Jose Lutzky, MD, director of the oncology services at the comprehensive Cancer Center in the south of Florida.

Treatment and prevention

Metastatic melanoma was once considered mainly resistant to treatment because it did not respond to Chemotherapy and radiationNoted Dr. Joshua Strauss of Advanced Care ONCOLOGY and Hematology Associates of the Atlantic Medical Group of Morristown, New Jersey.

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States – with one in five American developing the disease at the age of 70. (istock)

“Nowadays, the use of targeted therapies and immunotherapy survival has been considerably improved, and long -term remission with treatment,” said Strauss to Fox News Digital.

Lutzky noted that melanoma is almost always curable by surgical ablation When it is detected early.

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“Due to the progress of the treatment of melanoma in the last 10 to 15 years, even very advanced melanoma can be healed in up to 50% of cases with modern immunotherapy treatment“He told Fox News Digital.

“More recently, cell therapy has been approved to treat these advanced melanomas that do not respond to immunotherapy.”

Melanoma prevention

To prevent melanoma, it is important to reduce exposure to Ultraviolet radiationEspecially in people with slightly pigmented skin, advised Strauss.

“Sun cream and sun protection clothes are essential,” he said.

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The American Academy of Dermatology recommends applying a water -resistant sunscreen with wide spectrum protection against UVA and UVB, and SPF 30 or more, before sun exposure.

“The use of the interior tanning bed should be avoided because it is known to be associated with an increase in the risk of melanoma,” added Strauss.

People at high risk should also have annual skin checks with a dermatologist, recommend experts. (istock)

People at high risk should also have annual skin checks with a dermatologist.

“This includes people with personal history of skin cancer, family history Melanoma, people who take medication that remove the immune system and people very sensitive to the sun, such as those with red or blond hair, light pigmentation of the skin, a significant freckle and a color of clear eyes, “said the oncologist.

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Strauss uses the acronym ABCDE to differentiate a normal mole and melanoma.

“Taupes with asymmetry, irregular borders, several colors, the diameter larger than a pencil eraser and the evolutionary or changing characteristics require a more in-depth evaluation,” he said.

Christina Dugan Ramirez of Fox News contributed the reports.