Medical procedure being attended by Biden for the removal of a malignant skin growth

Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, underwent a skin cancer removal procedure in 2021 while still in office. The procedure was performed using the Mohs surgery technique, a method that involves removing thin layers of skin and examining them under a microscope.

The exact date of the procedure is not specified, but photos of Biden leaving a church in Delaware with a noticeable bandage on his forehead in late August raised suspicions. The details of the procedure were later confirmed by Biden's office and reported by U.S. media.

Biden was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, also known as white or light skin cancer, in May of the same year. Despite the treatable nature of the cancer, it had spread to his bones at the time of the revelation.

Originally, Biden had planned to run for re-election in 2024, making him the oldest U.S. president to date to seek a second term. However, due to growing concerns about his physical and mental fitness, he withdrew his candidacy.

In the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris ran against Donald Trump. Unfortunately for Harris, she lost the election to Trump.

Following the skin cancer removal procedure, Biden is currently recovering well. The specific names of the doctors who performed the operation have not been publicly disclosed. As of 2025, reports indicate successful removal of the basal cell carcinoma.

Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris also made a bid for the presidency, running in the 2024 election. Despite her efforts, she was unable to secure the position, losing to Donald Trump.

Biden's health scare and subsequent withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race marked a significant turn of events in U.S. politics. The nation waits to see who will step up to lead in the future.