US EditionDoctors for Brazil’s Bolsonaro say early-stage cancer detected in his skin lesions
Bolsonaro underwent removal of eight skin lesions; tests found early-stage squamous cell carcinoma in two, requiring ongoing clinical monitoring, his medical team said.
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been diagnosed with early-stage skin cancer, specifically squamous cell carcinoma, after undergoing tests on removed skin lesions.
- Bolsonaro's oncologist, Claudio Birolini, stated that the cancer is an 'intermediate' form and described it as 'in situ,' meaning it has not spread.
- Following his diagnosis, Bolsonaro will require ongoing check-ups to monitor his health, according to the hospital statement.
- Bolsonaro remains under house arrest, having been sentenced to 27 years and three months for attempting to stage a coup following his 2022 election loss.
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Bolsonaro discharged from hospital, goes back to house arrest
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged on Wednesday from the hospital after being admitted the day before for kidney problems, dehydration, and low blood pressure. Doctors also revealed that two skin lesions removed during a procedure on Sunday tested positive for an "early-stage" squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer.
Doctors for Brazil’s Bolsonaro Say Early-Stage Cancer Detected in His Skin Lesions
RIO DE JANEIRO—Doctors for former President Jair Bolsonaro said Wednesday that they detected early-stage cancer in skin lesions removed from the 70-year-old politician. Bolsonaro went to the DF Star hospital Sunday to have eight lesions removed for testing, and again on Tuesday because of vomiting and low blood pressure before being released Wednesday. Results showed early-stage skin cancer in two of the lesions, doctors said in a statement Wedn…
Less than a week after he was sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempted coup d'état, former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro received another bad news Wednesday, September 17th: a diagnosis of skin cancer. The ex-president was suffering so far from a series of health problems, some of which stemmed from a stabbing attack in 2018 in the midst of an election campaign. In recent years, he has been overshadowed by many appointments due to his …
Brazil: Bolsonaro diagnosed with skin cancer a week after conviction
Bolsonaro reported multiple health woes during the judicial process against him and missed the verdict phase of his trial. On Sunday, he visited the hospital to have eight skin lesions removed and sent for biopsies
Doctors have revealed that former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, 70, has early-stage skin cancer in two lesions removed for examination after his coup attempt conviction last week.
Lawyers try to prevent him from going into prison, arguing health problems to justify his home detention.
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