A spokesperson for former President Joe Biden confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday that a small nodule was discovered in his prostate during a routine physical exam. Further evaluation will be needed to determine the nature of the nodule, which could range from a benign inflammation to a more serious condition. This discovery follows a previous incident in February 2023 when a cancerous lesion was removed from Biden’s chest during his presidency, and prior non-melanoma skin cancers were treated with Mohs surgery before he took office.
White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor reassured that the recent biopsy confirmed the nodule to be basal cell carcinoma, which was successfully removed with no further treatment required. While basal cell carcinoma lesions typically do not spread like other skin cancers, ongoing dermatologic surveillance will be maintained to monitor any changes.
This story is still developing, and updates will be provided as they become available.
