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Last month, Joe Biden had a skin lesion removed from his chest during his annual physical, and today the White House doctor announced that it was basal cell carcinoma. It is a very common form of skin cancer and often doesn’t require any further treatment after it is removed.
Dr. Kevin O’Connor told AP that “all cancerous tissue was successfully removed.” Therefore, the President will just have to get regular skin examinations.
Biden said he spent a lot of time in the sun when he was younger, so he has had several moles removed from his body. However, this is the first one to come back cancerous.
So if you like the sun, make sure to use sunscreen. And if you have moles, make sure to get them checked so that they can catch it early. I know I need to do better because basal cell runs in my family.
