A skin lesion removed from US President Joe Biden’s chest last month was a basal cell carcinoma — a common form of skin cancer — his doctor said Friday, according to The Associated Press.
No further treatment is required, added Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the White House doctor who has served as Biden’s longtime physician.
O’Connor added “all cancerous tissue was successfully removed” during the president’s routine physical on February 16.
He said the site of the removal on Biden’s chest has “healed nicely” and the president will continue regular skin screenings as part of his routine health plan.
Following the February 16 physical, O’Connor said Biden remains “healthy” and “vigorous” and is “fit to successfully execute the duties of the presidency.”
O’Connor added at the time that the most notable health event for Biden over the past year was his bout with COVID-19 over the summer. O’Connor said Biden’s blood oxygen levels didn’t fall below 97% and that his vital signs remained normal throughout the ordeal.
According to the health report, Biden hasn’t experienced any residual symptoms considered to be long COVID.
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