Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has confirmed he recently underwent surgery for skin cancer. The news spread after he appeared with visible stitches on his head, raising public concern.

A spokesperson revealed Biden received Mohs surgery, a precise treatment that removes cancer while saving healthy skin. “It’s highly effective and widely trusted,” experts say. The operation comes after Biden’s earlier prostate cancer diagnosis in 2025, which he shared openly with the nation.

Photos of Biden attending church over Labor Day weekend, with stitches clearly showing, fueled online questions. “Are those stitches?” one person asked, while another worried, “What’s the gash on his head?” Despite concern, many praised his strength, with one supporter writing, “Prayers for healing and strength, President Biden.”

Doctors have confirmed the cancer had spread, but its hormone-sensitive form offers hopeful treatment options. Biden himself described cancer as a disease “that touches nearly every home in America.” His openness and resilience continue to inspire, reminding people everywhere of the power of courage and community support.