Sen. Bernie Sanders office says he had skin cancer removed from cheek

[Donkees]

Source: The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) – Bernie Sanders’ office says the Vermont senator had a small basal-cell carcinoma removed from his cheek in an outpatient procedure.

Basal-cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. Sanders’ office says the procedure was completed Thursday and the senator returned to work afterward.

Sanders’ office says he’s later returned to Vermont.



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[LisaM]

1. Glad he's okay, but....

this is not LBN.

[putitinD]

2. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Be Well Senator Sanders.

[MurrayDelph]

3. I had one removed from my nose a couple of years ago

They are very common, and only truly dangerous if ignored.

[madokie]

6. Doctor gave me a small, 10 ml bottle

of fluorouracil 5% top solution when I had a small spot on my temple back in 2012 and I've used it on a few more spots since with good results. Clears them up within a week or so without any ill effects, so far. Fingers crossed

[ehrnst]

4. Maybe that explained the cut on his cheek that got such attention

at the Convention from those that thought it came from more nefarious causes.

Makes sense that he would not want to make that sort of health issue public at that point in the campaign.

[Donkees]

5. Yes, that reddened patch was visible in earlier years, but seemed smaller.

[YOHABLO]

7. I frequently have basal cell carcinoma's removed.

Some must be cut out, and others can be frozen.

[LeftishBrit]

8. Although this is technically a form of cancer, it only spreads locally and is not fatal if treated.

I have had this, and my mother had it numerous times.

Best wishes to Bernie, but this is not something to worry excessively about.

[Raine]

9. Wising him all the best!

[JI7]

10. hope all is ok now

I wonder if he puts on sunscreen. Especially with the outdoor rallies

[JudyM]

12. And he's a pretty fair-skinned guy, ups the cancer chances.

[joanbarnes]

11. Godspeed, Bernie!

[TexasBushwhacker]

13. If you're white and live long enough

You'll get skin cancer. I'm glad he caught his early.