WASHINGTON – A tumor removed during President Joe Biden’s colonoscopy last week “was a benign, slow-growing tumor, but is believed to be precancerous” without surgery. No further action at this time, the White House doctor said in a letter released on Wednesday.
Dr Kevin O’Connor said in the letter dated Tuesday, Dr. Kevin O’Connor said the polyp was identified as a “ductal adenoma,” similar to the tumor that Biden removed in 2008.
He said routine surveillance is encouraged and Biden should have another colonoscopy in seven to 10 years.
Biden quickly transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday as he went through the process, making her the first woman to hold the presidency in US history.
In addition to the colonoscopy, Biden had a physical, and O’Connor announced Friday that the president is “healthy,” “strong” and fit for duty.
Mr. Biden, 79 years old, is the oldest person to take office as US President, making him always very concerned about his health and happiness.
(Reporting by Eric Beech and Nandita Bose; Editing by Himani Sarkar and Peter Cooney)
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