SaralnamaFormer US President Joe Biden had skin cancer surgery recently. His spokeswoman told CBS News that Biden underwent Mohs surgery. This procedure removes skin until no cancer remains. The 82-year-old was seen with a head wound lately. In 2023, doctors removed a cancerous skin lesion from his chest. Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May. He has had non-melanoma skin cancers removed before. Biden and his wife Jill are strong advocates for fighting cancer. Their son Beau died of brain cancer in 2015. To check for skin cancer, people should examine their skin regularly for any new or changing moles. (Updated 5 Sep 2025, 13:16 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Former US President Joe Biden had skin cancer surgery recently
- His spokeswoman told CBS News that Biden underwent Mohs surgery
- This procedure removes skin until no cancer remains