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Joe Biden Undergoes Skin Cancer Surgery Amid Health Concerns

9/5/2025

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Former President Joe Biden underwent Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer, confirmed by his spokesperson.
The procedure removes thin skin layers until no cancer remains.
Biden, 82, displayed a noticeable scar on his head post-surgery.
He had basal cell carcinoma removed from his chest earlier in 2023.
Biden's health, including a prostate cancer diagnosis, raises concerns about his fitness for office.

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Former President Joe Biden underwent Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer, confirmed by his spokesperson.
The procedure removes thin skin layers until no cancer remains.
Biden, 82, displayed a noticeable scar on his head post-surgery.
He had basal cell carcinoma removed from his chest earlier in 2023.
Biden's health, including a prostate cancer diagnosis, raises concerns about his fitness for office.