Biden undergoing recovery following skin cancer operation
Joe Biden, the former U.S. President, underwent Mohs surgery to remove cancerous skin cells in a procedure reported by NBC News on Thursday. The surgery came just months after Biden disclosed in May that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.
Biden, now 82, has been largely out of the public eye since stepping down from the presidency. His recent surgery has not been followed by any new public appearances, and no announcement about future public engagements has been made. Biden's team has not yet indicated whether he will return to public engagements in the near future.
The surgery to remove the skin lesion, later confirmed as basal cell carcinoma, was performed during a routine physical while Biden was still serving as president in 2023. Mohs surgery is a widely used method for treating common types of skin cancer.
Biden's health, both physical and cognitive, was a consistent topic of scrutiny during his time in office. In April, he made a rare appearance to deliver a speech defending the Social Security Administration against proposed cuts by the Trump administration.
In a significant political shift, Donald Trump, aged 79, surpassed Biden as the oldest U.S. president in history in 2024 when he won the presidency. Biden's unexpected withdrawal from the presidential race in July 2024, following a shaky debate performance against Trump, marked the end of his presidential term.
Biden's medical team has described the prostate cancer as aggressive but hormone-sensitive, meaning it is expected to respond to prescribed treatments. No additional information was provided about the outcome of the surgery on Thursday.
As the former president, Biden's health and future public appearances remain a topic of interest. However, for now, his team has not provided any updates on his plans.
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