TV host discovers he has skin cancer during live on-air broadcast

TV host discovers he has skin cancer during live on-air broadcast

Dermatologist spots basal cell carcinoma on Mike Jerrick's arm while filming FOX29 segment

Mike Jerrick was broadcasting a skin care segment from the studio with Dr. Joanna Walker, a dermatologist with the Tara Miller Melanoma Center at the University of Pennsylvania, when he discovered he had skin cancer. (FOX29/Instagram)

Mike Jerrick is co-host of "Good Day Philadelphia" on FOX29. (FOX29 Philadelphia)

To those with similar markings or skin changes, "It's important to get those checked," Jerrick advised. (iStock)