Jojo Robinson diagnosed with skin cancer
South African reality TV star Jojo Robinson has opened up about a deeply personal health battle, revealing that she has been diagnosed with invasive skin cancer.
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls’ Trip: South Africa star shared the news through a series of emotional Instagram stories, explaining that doctors recently discovered cancerous cells on her chest and back.
The diagnosis came just weeks ago, and she is now preparing to undergo surgery to have the affected areas removed.
Speaking candidly, Robinson admitted that there is still uncertainty around how advanced the cancer is.
“I found out a few weeks ago that I have skin cancer and I have to have surgery next week to have it removed. It’s the invasive ones, and I might get skin grafts,” she said.
She also expressed concern about the procedure, noting that her heavily tattooed body presents an added challenge for potential skin grafts.
“The problem that I have now is that my body is 90% covered in tattoos, so where do I get skin from?” she asked.
Doctors are still conducting further tests to determine the depth of the cancer and whether it has spread.
“We do not know how deep they are and I am hoping they have not gone into the bone, because apparently they can. I have had some of them for many years and I just did not know that it was cancer,” she shared.
Robinson was also quick to clear up misconceptions, explaining that her condition is not linked to her tattoos.
Instead, she pointed to genetics and environmental factors.
“It has nothing to do with the tattoos, because it is in my genes; my mom had it, and the African sun. I have very light skin,” she said.
Beyond the physical diagnosis, the reality star hinted at the emotional toll the past few weeks have taken on her, revealing feelings of isolation.
“It has been a lot these past few weeks. I just do not talk about it, I am just quiet. The people in my life that I thought would care just do not message me, do not speak to me. They just don’t care,” she added.