US President Joe Biden, 80, underwent surgery last February to remove a "small" skin tumor that turned out to be cancerous after examination, according to what his doctor said Friday, noting that "all cancerous tissue was successfully removed."
This cancerous tumor, which was discovered and removed during a routine medical examination of the US President on February 16, is of a nature that “does not tend to spread or cause the emergence of cancerous metastases,” according to what Doctor Kevin O’Connor explained in a report published by the White House, adding that “there was no need.” to further treatment.
White House physician Kevin O'Connor said a biopsy taken from the US president confirmed he had basal cell carcinoma, before the affected tissue was successfully removed.
O'Connor said Biden will remain under medical observation for dermatology as part of his ongoing health care, even though the biopsy site has recovered and no further treatment is needed.
Last month, doctors announced that Biden, 80, was in good health and "fit for work" after a physical examination, which is a prerequisite if he wants to officially run for the upcoming presidential elections.
Although the results of the opinion polls are not in his favor, Biden repeats that he intends to run, and thus may compete with his predecessor, Donald Trump, who officially announced his running for the White House.
It is noteworthy that Biden does not smoke, does not drink alcohol, does not exercise, and has not faced any major health problems since he underwent brain surgery in 1988, and he contracted “Covid-19” last July, without suffering from serious symptoms.
So far, the US president has demonstrated extraordinary stamina for his age, through his successive speeches and travels.
But Biden's advanced age is one of the themes of repeated attacks by the Republican opposition, so that some of his opponents confirmed that he was no longer in his right mind due to some moments of confusion and unclear pronunciation.
And in the event that he runs for a new presidential term, Joe Biden will have to endure the harsh election campaign and the requirements of his presidential work.
So far, Biden answers questions about his age with jokes, saying, "You should see me in action."