Does Twitch Streamer Ninja Really Have Cancer? Ninja's Melanoma Diagnosis And Announcement Explained

Famous Fortnite and Twitch streamer Ninja has just delivered some upsetting news that's quickly gone massively viral around the internet.

Yes, the rumors are true — Ninja has been diagnosed with skin cancer. But what's the story behind the diagnosis, and is Ninja being treated? Here's everything you need to know from what's been said so far.

How Was Ninja Diagnosed With Skin Cancer?

On March 26th, 2024, Ninja posted a tweet announcing his diagnosis. He had a mole on his foot removed during a routine annual skin checkup, and after the mole was examined, it turned out to be cancerous. More specifically, it turned out to be melanoma, the most severe, fast-growing form of skin cancer.

Ninja's wife Jessica had set up the appointment for him after deciding they would both do annual skin cancer screenings. She explained in a quote tweet that if they hadn't moved to Florida, it's likely she wouldn't have set up the checkups, and the cancer wouldn't have been found, particularly because the type of cancer was not related to sun exposure.

How Are People Online Reacting To Ninja's Diagnosis?

Many online voiced their support for Ninja. In particular, two other streamers, SypherPK and Nick Eh 30, commented on his post and wished him a speedy recovery. Ninja has the largest following on Twitch by a significant margin, with almost 20 million followers, which means he has seen a lot of support from internet users in the past two days.

On TikTok, people are reacting similarly, posting videos about their concerns and surprise. While most support has been very genuine, people are also eager to compare his cancer diagnosis to his previous battle with the life-altering disease ligma, which does not exist.

Will Ninja Be Okay?

The good news is that, after some time, Ninja will probably be ok despite this being a serious health scare. Thanks to his annual skin checkup, his cancer was thankfully caught early. While Melanoma can be fast-spreading and very dangerous, he is already undergoing treatment due to the extraction of additional skin in the surrounding site.

This skin will be tested for melanoma or other forms of skin cancer; if the test comes back negative, it's likely the mole was the only source of cancer on his body, and he's already been properly treated. If the test comes back positive for cancer, it'll be a more difficult road to recovery.

Until then, we'll all just have to wait for Ninja himself to release more details and updates.

For the full history of Ninja's skin cancer diagnosis, be sure to check out "Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.