Former President Joe Biden has gone under the knife to remove skin cancer lesions just a few months after revealing his prostate cancer diagnosis.

Biden, 82, sparked concern after he was seen with a large scar on his forehead while greeting people in Rehoboth, Delaware, over Labor Day weekend.

His spokesperson, Kelly Scully, confirmed that he had undergone Mohs surgery, a procedure used to cut away skin cancer cells until no evidence of cancer remains. 3

What is Mohs surgery for skin cancer?

Named for Frederic E. Mohs , the originator of the procedure, Mohs surgery is used to treat skin cancer such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and other less common skin cancers.

Also known as micrographic surgery, it is a highly technical procedure that involves

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